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[Apnoeic attacks as an isolated manifestation of epileptic seizures in infants]

A Naĭdenov

    Akusherstvo I Ginekologiia
    |May 2, 2007
    PubMed

    Insights

    Apnoea is a rare seizure symptom in infants. This study documented seizures presenting solely as apnoea in two infants using EEG, with one showing normal development at follow-up.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Neonatal Seizure Disorders
    • Infant Neurodevelopment

    Background:

    • Seizures in neonates can manifest as apnoea.
    • Apnoeic seizures are less common in infants compared to neonates.

    Observation:

    • Two infant cases are presented where apnoea was the sole seizure manifestation.
    • Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings confirmed seizures during apnoeic events.

    Findings:

    • Apnoea as an isolated seizure symptom in infants is rare but documented.
    • One infant demonstrated normal neurological status and psychomotor development at 3-year follow-up.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of EEG in diagnosing subtle seizure presentations in infants.
    • Suggests that isolated apnoeic seizures may not always lead to long-term neurodevelopmental deficits.

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