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Silent epileptic discharges can cause temporary cognitive impairment (TCI), detectable with specific tests. Difficult tasks and certain discharge types, like generalized spike-wave bursts, are more likely to reveal TCI, impacting daily life.

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  • Interictal discharges on electroencephalography (EEG) can occur without obvious clinical signs.
  • These subclinical discharges may still be associated with temporary cognitive impairment (TCI).
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  • Analyzing the correlation between specific epileptiform discharge patterns (generalized vs. focal, left vs. right) and observed TCI.

    • Main Results:

    • TCI was demonstrated in the majority of patients with benign childhood epilepsy with Rolandic spikes.
    • Difficult cognitive tasks and generalized 3-Hz spike-wave bursts (≥3s) were most effective in revealing TCI.
    • Focal discharges showed lateralized effects: left-sided impacting verbal tasks, right-sided affecting nonverbal tasks.
    • TCI has potential adverse effects on educational skills and driving performance.

    Conclusions:

    • Subclinical interictal discharges frequently lead to demonstrable TCI, particularly with specific EEG patterns and challenging cognitive tests.
    • TCI can negatively impact psychosocial functioning, although not universally present in all individuals with subclinical discharges.
    • Antiepileptic drugs may offer a potential treatment avenue for TCI.