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Episodic sleep disorder triggered by fever--a case presentation

A Vela Bueno, B Dobladez Blanco, F Vaquero Cajal

    Waking and Sleeping
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    A case study details an 18-year-old boy with episodic sleep disorders linked to fever. Treatment with diazepam proved effective, suggesting a connection to arousal disorders and epilepsy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Sleep Medicine
    • Clinical Neurophysiology

    Background:

    • Episodic sleep disorders can be triggered by various factors, including fever.
    • Benign epileptiform transients of sleep (BETS) are EEG findings that can occur in healthy individuals but may be associated with certain sleep disturbances.
    • Understanding the relationship between sleep disorders, fever, and epileptiform activity is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with sleep disorders exacerbated by fever.
    • Sleep recordings captured an episode initiating during slow-wave sleep.
    • Benign epileptiform transients of sleep were noted in the diurnal sleep record.

    Findings:

    • The patient experienced episodic sleep disorders associated with fever.
    • The presence of benign epileptiform transients of sleep indicated potential neurological involvement.
    • Diazepam treatment proved effective in managing the sleep episodes.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential link between fever-induced sleep disorders, benign epileptiform transients of sleep, and arousal disorders.
    • Diazepam may be a viable treatment option for similar presentations.
    • Further research into the relationship between fever, sleep disturbances, and epilepsy is warranted.

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