Epilepsy Flashcards
1
Q
What is benign rolandic epilepsy?
A
is a form of childhood epilepsy that typically occurs between the age of 4 and 12 years.
2
Q
What are the features of benign rolandic epilepsy?
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 does a EEG show?
A
centro-temporal spikes
4
Q
What is the prognosis?
A
excellent
stop by adolescence
