Open AccessAtypical Presentation Of Paediatric Absence Seizure: EEG As A Diagnostic Tool
Author(s) -
Rakshith Kc,
Rajesh Poudel
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of psychiatrist's association of nepal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2091-2862
pISSN - 2350-8949
DOI - 10.3126/jpan.v10i1.40366
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , electroencephalography , pediatrics , girl , medicine , case presentation , psychology , psychiatry , surgery , developmental psychology
Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness and are more common in children than in adults. We report a case of absence seizure in a girl with atypical presentation which was diagnosed by electroencephalogram. She responded well to sodium valproate. Detailed history, clinical examination and use of electroencephalogram for diagnosis is necessary especially when such atypical presentations are encountered.