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Partial epilepsy presenting as apneic seizures without posturing.

Edgard O Andrade¹, Amir Arain, Beth A Malow

¹Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Pediatric Neurology

|November 1, 2006

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Apneic seizures without posturing are rare in children over one year old. This case report highlights partial epilepsy as a cause of apnea and desaturation in a 24-month-old, emphasizing polysomnography for diagnosis.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Pediatrics
Sleep Medicine

Background:

Apnea is a common symptom in various conditions, often linked to epileptiform activity in neonates.
Seizures presenting as apnea without posturing are uncommon in children beyond the neonatal period, making diagnosis challenging.

Observation:

A 24-month-old child presented with recurrent episodes of apnea and desaturation.
The child was otherwise healthy, with no history of neurological issues or posturing during spells.

Findings:

Investigations, including polysomnography with extended electroencephalography and video, identified partial seizures originating from the right anterior midtemporal region as the cause.
This case demonstrates a rare presentation of partial epilepsy in early childhood.

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Implications:

Highlights the importance of considering partial epilepsy in the differential diagnosis of unexplained apnea and desaturation in young children.
Underscores polysomnography with extended EEG and video as the gold standard for diagnosing seizure-related apnea.
Contributes to the understanding of atypical seizure manifestations in pediatric neurology.