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[Non-epileptic paroxysmal disorders in pre-school children]
Jorge Vidaurre1, Pedro Weisleder1
1Division of Pediatric Neurology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University, USA.
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Paroxysmal events in toddlers are common and challenging to diagnose. This review covers common non-epileptic events, diagnostic strategies, and treatment options for these pediatric occurrences.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Clinical Diagnosis
Background:
- Paroxysmal events are frequent in toddlers, presenting diverse clinical manifestations.
- Diagnosing these events can be difficult due to varied underlying pathophysiology.
- Differentiating epileptic from non-epileptic events is crucial for appropriate management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common paroxysmal non-epileptic events in toddlers.
- To discuss diagnostic approaches for these events.
- To outline available treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of common paroxysmal non-epileptic events in toddlers.
- Discussion of diagnostic tools, including clinical history, EEG, and polysomnography.
- Overview of treatment options for various conditions.
Main Results:
- Clinical history is often sufficient for diagnosing paroxysmal events in toddlers.
- Electroencephalography (EEG) and polysomnography can aid in differentiating epileptic from non-epileptic events.
- Common non-epileptic events include tics, dyskinesias, and sleep-related events.
Conclusions:
- Accurate diagnosis of paroxysmal events in toddlers relies on comprehensive clinical evaluation.
- Diagnostic studies like EEG and polysomnography play a role in complex cases.
- Effective management involves tailored treatment strategies for specific non-epileptic events.
Abstract:
Paroxysmal events are commonly encountered in toddlers. These events include a variety of conditions with different manifestations and pathophysiology. For that reason, the diagnosis of these events can be challenging. In some instances, studies such as EEG and polysomnogram may be useful to differentiate between epileptic and non-epileptic events. In the majority of cases, a complete clinical history is enough to make an appropriate diagnosis. In this article, we review some of the most common paroxysmal non-epileptic events affecting toddlers, such as: tics, dyskinesias, sleep related events, etc. We also discuss diagnostic strategies and treatment options.
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