Self-limited epilepsy with autonomic seizures
Self-limited epilepsy with autonomic seizures
Definition
A childhood-onset self-limited focal epilepsy syndrome characterized by the onset in early childhood of focal autonomic seizures that are often prolonged. The EEG commonly shows high amplitude focal spikes typically activated by sleep. Seizures are infrequent in most patients. Seizures are self-limiting with remission typically within a few years from onset.
Also known as benign childhood occipital epilepsy, Panayiotopoulos type, early onset benign occipital epilepsy, early-onset benign childhood occipital epilepsy, Panayiotopoulos syndrome, SeLEAS — per MONDO