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What is the typical onset age range often cited for Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes (SELECTS)?
What is the typical onset age range often cited for Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes (SELECTS)?
- 12-14 years
- 8-9 years (correct)
- 0-3 years
- 4-6 years
SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes) seizures often occur during which time?
SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes) seizures often occur during which time?
- Early morning
- During school hours
- Postprandial
- Sleep (correct)
Which treatment is commonly used, particularly for seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?
Which treatment is commonly used, particularly for seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?
- Ethosuximide
- Phenobarbital
- Carbamazepine
- Cannabidiol (correct)
Which syndrome is associated with Hemiconvulsion-Hemiplegia-Epilepsy?
Which syndrome is associated with Hemiconvulsion-Hemiplegia-Epilepsy?
A child presenting with seizures triggered primarily by eye closure likely has which syndrome?
A child presenting with seizures triggered primarily by eye closure likely has which syndrome?
What EEG feature is commonly expected in generalized epilepsy syndromes such as Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?
What EEG feature is commonly expected in generalized epilepsy syndromes such as Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?
Which EEG pattern is most characteristic of West Syndrome (Infantile Spasms)?
Which EEG pattern is most characteristic of West Syndrome (Infantile Spasms)?
Which syndrome often features prominent autonomic symptoms like vomiting, pallor, or cyanosis during seizures?
Which syndrome often features prominent autonomic symptoms like vomiting, pallor, or cyanosis during seizures?
According to this source, what EEG feature is expected in Panayiotopoulos Syndrome / POLE?
According to this source, what EEG feature is expected in Panayiotopoulos Syndrome / POLE?
In Dravet Syndrome, which medication is often avoided or may worsen seizures, despite being listed as an option here?
In Dravet Syndrome, which medication is often avoided or may worsen seizures, despite being listed as an option here?
Which syndrome label represents Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy with Spike-and-Wave Activation in Sleep?
Which syndrome label represents Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathy with Spike-and-Wave Activation in Sleep?
Which of the following is a self-limited focal epilepsy syndrome of childhood?
Which of the following is a self-limited focal epilepsy syndrome of childhood?
Which condition is characterized by refractory status epilepticus or frequent seizures following a febrile illness in a previously healthy child?
Which condition is characterized by refractory status epilepticus or frequent seizures following a febrile illness in a previously healthy child?
Seizures that involve vomiting are characteristic of which syndrome listed?
Seizures that involve vomiting are characteristic of which syndrome listed?
What EEG abnormality, characterized by periods of high-voltage activity alternating with near-flat suppression, is seen in severe early infantile epileptic encephalopathies like Ohtahara Syndrome?
What EEG abnormality, characterized by periods of high-voltage activity alternating with near-flat suppression, is seen in severe early infantile epileptic encephalopathies like Ohtahara Syndrome?
Which treatment is considered first-line for Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome), especially if associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex?
Which treatment is considered first-line for Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome), especially if associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex?
Which syndrome typically involves multiple seizure types (like tonic, atonic, atypical absence) and slow spike-and-wave patterns on EEG?
Which syndrome typically involves multiple seizure types (like tonic, atonic, atypical absence) and slow spike-and-wave patterns on EEG?
Which epilepsy syndrome typically involves characteristic centrotemporal spikes on EEG, although not listed as an option here?
Which epilepsy syndrome typically involves characteristic centrotemporal spikes on EEG, although not listed as an option here?
According to this source, what EEG feature is expected in SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes)?
According to this source, what EEG feature is expected in SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes)?
What is the typical age of onset for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)?
What is the typical age of onset for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)?
What is the typical age of onset cited in this source for SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes)?
What is the typical age of onset cited in this source for SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes)?
What is the typical onset age range for SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes)?
What is the typical onset age range for SELECTS (Self-Limited Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes)?
During which state do SELECTS seizures most often occur?
During which state do SELECTS seizures most often occur?
Which treatment is commonly used for seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?
Which treatment is commonly used for seizures associated with Dravet Syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?
Which syndrome is associated with a history of hemiconvulsions and often results in hemiplegia and epilepsy?
Which syndrome is associated with a history of hemiconvulsions and often results in hemiplegia and epilepsy?
A child presents with frequent eyelid myoclonia often triggered by eye closure. Which syndrome is most likely?
A child presents with frequent eyelid myoclonia often triggered by eye closure. Which syndrome is most likely?
What EEG feature is typically expected in EEM (Epilepsy with Eyelid Myoclonia)?
What EEG feature is typically expected in EEM (Epilepsy with Eyelid Myoclonia)?
Which EEG pattern is most characteristic of West Syndrome (Infantile Spasms)?
Which EEG pattern is most characteristic of West Syndrome (Infantile Spasms)?
In Dravet Syndrome, which medication is often contraindicated as it may worsen seizures?
In Dravet Syndrome, which medication is often contraindicated as it may worsen seizures?
Which syndrome typically shows continuous or near-continuous spike-and-wave activity during slow-wave sleep on EEG?
Which syndrome typically shows continuous or near-continuous spike-and-wave activity during slow-wave sleep on EEG?
Which of the following epilepsy syndromes is typically self-limited, meaning it resolves with age?
Which of the following epilepsy syndromes is typically self-limited, meaning it resolves with age?
Which condition is characterized by new onset of refractory status epilepticus following a febrile illness in previously healthy children?
Which condition is characterized by new onset of refractory status epilepticus following a febrile illness in previously healthy children?
Seizures involving prominent autonomic features like vomiting, pallor, and cyanosis are characteristic of which syndrome?
Seizures involving prominent autonomic features like vomiting, pallor, and cyanosis are characteristic of which syndrome?
What EEG abnormality, characterized by periods of high-voltage activity alternating with periods of near-flat suppression, is seen in syndromes like Ohtahara syndrome?
What EEG abnormality, characterized by periods of high-voltage activity alternating with periods of near-flat suppression, is seen in syndromes like Ohtahara syndrome?
Which treatment is considered first-line for Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome)?
Which treatment is considered first-line for Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome)?
Which syndrome involves multiple seizure types (including tonic and atypical absence seizures), cognitive impairment, and slow spike-and-wave complexes on EEG?
Which syndrome involves multiple seizure types (including tonic and atypical absence seizures), cognitive impairment, and slow spike-and-wave complexes on EEG?
What is a typical age of onset for Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE)?
What is a typical age of onset for Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE)?
Flashcards
Typical Seizure Onset Age
Typical Seizure Onset Age
Typical onset age range for seizures is 8-9 years.
SELECTS Seizure Timing
SELECTS Seizure Timing
SELECTS seizures frequently occur during sleep.
Common Seizure Treatment
Common Seizure Treatment
Cannabidiol is a commonly used treatment.
Syndrome Associated with HHE
Syndrome Associated with HHE
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Triggered Seizures
Triggered Seizures
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EEG Feature
EEG Feature
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EEG Pattern
EEG Pattern
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Epilepsy Syndromes
Epilepsy Syndromes
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Conditions Characterized
Conditions Characterized
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Syndromes Involving Atypical
Syndromes Involving Atypical
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EEG Pattern
EEG Pattern
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EEG abnormality
EEG abnormality
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First-Line Treatment
First-Line Treatment
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Syndrome Displays
Syndrome Displays
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Syndrome Features
Syndrome Features
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Dravet Syndrome Medication
Dravet Syndrome Medication
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Pediatric Epilepsy
Pediatric Epilepsy
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What SELEAS stands for
What SELEAS stands for
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LGS Onset Age
LGS Onset Age
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Study Notes
- Childhood Occipital Visual Epilepsy (COVE) typically starts at 8-9 years of age
- SeLECTS seizures often occur during sleep
- Cannabidiol is commonly used to treat Lennox–Gastaut Syndrome
- HHE syndrome is associated with prolonged hemiclonic seizures and subsequent hemiplegia
- EEM syndrome occurs when seizures are triggered by light and eyelid fluttering
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures (EMAtS) demonstrates generalized polyspike-and-wave EEG features
- Phenytoin should be avoided in Dravet Syndrome as it can worsen seizures
- DEE-SWAS typically shows paroxysmal spike-wave occupying >85% of NREM sleep
- SeLECTS usually remits by adolescence and has a very good prognosis
- SeLECTS is often associated with GRIN2A variants and may evolve to EE-SWAS
- FIRES is characterized by refractory status epilepticus following a febrile illness
- SeLECTS usually remits by adolescence and has a good prognosis
- The syndrome FIRES, is characterized by refractory status epilepticus following a febrile illness
- SeLEAS involves seizures with vomiting, pallor, and retching
- Suppression-burst EEG abnormality is seen in KCNQ2-related DEE
- Vigabatrin is a first-line treatment for infantile spasms in tuberous sclerosis complex
- HHE syndrome is associated with prolonged hemiclonic seizures and subsequent hemiplegia
- DEE-SWAS is drug-resistant and may evolve to cognitive regression
- LGS involves atypical absences, tonic and atonic seizures, and slow spike-and-wave EEG
- SeLECTS typically begins between 3 and 14 years of age and features centrotemporal spikes
- SeLEAS onset is typically between 3-6 years
- Hypsarrhythmia is an EEG pattern characteristic of infantile spasms syndrome (West Syndrome)
- POLE syndrome often features a photoparoxysmal response and visual aura on EEG
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