MINOR MOTOR EPILEPSY

Publisher Website
Google Scholar
Abstract
The diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of minor motor epilepsy, based on study of 698 children, are discussed; 622 were followed for intervals ranging from 3 to 22 years. Minor motor seizures begin most often between 3 and 12 months of age. Brain damage is prominent in the general clinical manifestations of patients with minor motor epilepsy. Hypsarhythmic abnormalities are present in the electroencephalograms of most patients. Minor motor seizures rarely recur after 5 or 6 years of age. These spells are exceedingly difficult to control with anticonvulsant drugs. A ketogenic diet is the most effective therapy. The most serious aspect of minor motor epilepsy is the associated mental retardation. Presumptive etiologic factors are discussed.

This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: