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Self-limited epilepsy with autonomic seizures-type seizures in child aged 5 and 7 years (video-EEG)

This child had four Panayiotopoulos-type seizures from the ages of 5 to 7 years. EEG showed occipital and other spikes with brief generalized discharges that were asymptomatic. His first two seizures were diagnosed as gastroenteritis. (Contributed by Dr. C. P. Panayiotopoulos.)

Associated Disorders

  • Idiopathic childhood occipital epilepsy (Gastaut type)
  • Rolandic epilepsy
  • Rolandic seizures