scholarly journals Tiagabine-induced absence status in idiopathic generalized epilepsy

Seizure ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 314-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Knake ◽  
H.M Hamer ◽  
U Schomburg ◽  
W.H Oertel ◽  
F Rosenow
Keyword(s):  
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Absence Status ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy

scholarly journals Pediatric Absence Status Epilepticus: Prolonged Altered Mental Status in an 8-Year-Old Boy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Scott J. Adams ◽  
Melody Wong ◽  
Tahereh Haji ◽  
Shahmir Sohail ◽  
Salah Almubarak
Keyword(s):  
Status Epilepticus ◽  
Mental Status ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Altered Mental Status ◽  
Impaired Consciousness ◽  
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Altered Sensorium ◽  
Absence Status ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy

Absence status epilepticus is characterized by a prolonged state of impaired consciousness or altered sensorium with generalized electroencephalographic abnormalities. It is most commonly diagnosed in patients with known idiopathic generalized epilepsy; however, it may also be the first presentation of epilepsy. Due to the subtle and variable manifestations of the condition, absence status epilepticus may be underrecognized, particularly in children. We present the case of an 8-year-old boy who experienced two episodes of prolonged altered mental status, subsequently determined to be absence status epilepticus with idiopathic generalized epilepsy with phantom absences. We discuss the classification, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and electroencephalographic findings of pediatric absence status epilepticus and provide a practical overview for management.

scholarly journals The Syndrome of Absence Status Epilepsy: Review of the Literature

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonilda Bilo ◽  
Sabina Pappatà ◽  
Roberto De Simone ◽  
Roberta Meo
Keyword(s):  
Epilepsy Syndrome ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Absence Status ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy

The authors review the literature for cases fulfilling the criteria for the proposed idiopathic generalized epilepsy syndrome (IGE) of absence status epilepsy described by Genton et al. (2008). Difficulties arising in diagnosing such cases are remarked, and possible overlapping with other proposed IGE syndromes is discussed.

A New SYNGAP1 Stop Mutation in a Patient with Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy Showing Photosensitivity and Electroencephalography Normalization after Eye Opening

2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. von Stülpnagel-Steinbeis ◽  
C. Funke ◽  
C. Haberl ◽  
K. Hörtnagel ◽  
J. Jüngling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Stop Mutation ◽  
Eye Opening ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy

scholarly journals The Impact of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy on Executive Functions

2021 ◽  
pp. 097275312096875
Author(s):  
Haritha Koganti ◽  
Shasthara Paneyala ◽  
Harsha Sundaramurthy ◽  
Nemichandra SC ◽  
Rithvik S Kashyap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functions ◽  
Executive Dysfunction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Idiopathic Epilepsy ◽  
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Word Fluency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Generalized Epilepsy ◽  
Multiple Domains ◽  
The Impact

Background: Idiopathic generalized epilepsy is defined as seizures with a possible hereditary predisposition without an underlying cause or structural pathology. Assessment of executive dysfunction in idiopathic generalized epilepsies based on standard Indian battery is not available in the literature. Aims and Objectives: To assess specific executive functions affected in patients with idiopathic epilepsy and their association with various variables. Materials and Methods: Type of observational cross-sectional study, where clinical profile of all idiopathic epilepsy patients attending the neurology OPD was studied and their executive higher mental functions were assessed using the NIMHANS battery. Results: A total of 75 idiopathic generalized epilepsy patients were included in the study. Executive functions that were commonly found abnormal in our study were word fluency ( P ≤ .001), category fluency ( P < .001), verbal n-back ( P < .001), Tower of London ( p < 0.01), and Stroop test ( P < 0.01). Executive functions showed a significant correlation with age at symptom onset, duration of epilepsy, and in those with uncontrolled seizures. Conclusion: Patients of idiopathic generalized epilepsy according to the present study were found to have significant executive dysfunction in multiple domains. This necessitates the screening for executive dysfunctions, which if detected should prompt the clinician to initiate cognitive retraining.

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