Benign Rolandic Epilepsy Flashcards
1
Q
Benign rolandic epilepsy occurs between what ages?
A
4 to 12 years
2
Q
What are some features?
A
- Seizures characteristically occur at night
- Seizures are typically partial (e.g. paraesthesia affecting face) but secondary generalisation may occur (i.e. parents may only report tonic-clonic movements)
- Child is otherwise normal
3
Q
What is the prognosis?
A
Very good.
Seizures stop in adolescence.
4
Q
What is a common trigger?
A
Lack of sleep.
5
Q
When do seizures typically occur at what can be heard?
A
Before waking up or when just going to sleep.
Gurggling can be heard.
6
Q
How does it affect schooling?
A
It can affect knowledge aquisition that takes place during sleep.
May do worse in school.
