Non Epileptic Paroxysmal Events in Childhood

Overview

Journal Turk Pediatri Ars

Publisher Kare Publishing

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2017 Jul 28

PMID 28747835

Citations 3

Authors

Burak Tatli

Serhat Guler

Affiliations

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Abstract

Non epileptic paroxysmal events are recurrent movement disorders with acute onset and ending, which may mimic epilepsy. The duration, place, timing of the attacks, and state of conciousness may confuse pediatricians about the diagnosis of epilepsy and non epileptic paroxysmal events. The key point in the diagnosis is taking an accurate and detailed history. Wrong diagnosis can give rise to anxiety of both the family and the child, interruptions in the child's education, limitations in career planning, and irreversible damages in the long term. The diagnosis can prevent unnecessary drug use and psychological damage. This review aims to discuss the clinical findings, treatment, and differential diagnoses of non epileptic paroxysmal events, and to increase awareness about non epileptic paroxysmal events among pediatricians.

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