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Ca se s
Partial seizures
Simple partial-(as seen in this patient)
Jacksonian seizure
Complex Partial seizures- behavioral
manifestations, with impairment of
consciousness.
Se izu r e t yp es
Generalized seizures
Tonic
Clonic
Gran mal (tonic clonic)
Myoclonic
Absence
Atonic
Unclassified seizures
Is ther e a n eur olo gic
dise ase ?
Neurologic causes of seizures include:
1. Tumors
2. CNS malformation
3. Vascular disorders
4. Idiopathic epilepsy
What is the
neurologic disease?
In this patient, the seizures are ushered in by
fever and respiratory infection.
Benign Febrile Seizures should be ruled out.
The typical benign FS is characterized by:
1. Grand mal lasting for <15 min
2. Occurring once in the same illness
3. Age incidence: 3 months to 5 years
4. Occurs at temperature 380 C and above
5. Normal neurological examination
6. Family history (+) for FS
7. CNS infection absent
Is this a si mple f ebrile
se izu r e?