Journal article
Electroclinical features of absence seizures in sleep
LG Sadleir, K Farrell, S Smith, MB Connolly, IE Scheffer
Epilepsy Research | Published : 2011
Abstract
Purpose: To analyze electroclinical features of absence seizures during sleep. Principal results: 30 children with genetic generalized epilepsy had 52 paroxysms of GSW >2 s during sleep. 18/52 (35%) demonstrated a clinical sign. Ictal GSW lasted an average of 6.5. s. Conclusion: Motor manifestations are seen during GSW > 2 s in sleep. 72% likely represent true ictal motor features while the rest may be serendipitous sleep phenomenon. © 2011 Elsevier B.V.