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[Benign infantile familial convulsions]

R Caraballo1, R Cersósimo, S Galicchio

  • 1Servicio de Neurologia, Hospital de Pediatría, Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Revista De Neurologia
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Benign Infantile Familial Convulsions (BIFC) is a newly identified epilepsy syndrome in infants, characterized by brief partial seizures and a genetic predisposition. This condition shows a positive response to antiepileptic drugs and a benign course.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Benign Infantile Familial Convulsions (BIFC) presents with brief partial seizures in infants under one year.
  • Key features include a family history of similar seizures and a consistent age of onset.

Observation:

  • A study evaluated 16 patients (10 girls, 6 boys) between 1990-1996.
  • Data collected included seizure onset, sex, family history, neurological exams, seizure characteristics, EEG, and neuroimaging.

Findings:

  • Patients experienced partial seizures, often in clusters, with onset between 3-8 months.
  • Neurological exams and psychomotor development were normal, with normal interictal EEG.
  • The condition followed a benign course with a good response to antiepileptic drugs.

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Implications:

  • BIFC is confirmed as a distinct idiopathic partial epilepsy syndrome with genetic links.
  • Autosomal dominant inheritance is probable, suggesting future inclusion in epilepsy classifications.
  • Early recognition and management of BIFC are crucial for favorable outcomes.