Eeg/Cltm

Gelastic Seizures - Are associated with several different conditions, but mainly hypothalamic hamartomas. Characterized by sudden outbursts of Laughter, crying or cough for no apparent or appropriate reason. Cataplexy - A sudden and transient episode of muscle weakness, with full conscious awareness, typically triggered by emotions such as laughing, crying, terror, etc. It is the cardinal symptom of narcolepsy Frontal lobe - complex automatisms arise from what lobe? Cortical Dysplasia - A congenital abnormality where the neurons in an area of the brain failed to migrate in the proper formation in utero, commonly found near the cerebral cortex and is associated with seizures Lennox Gastaut - Onset between age 2 & 6. characterized by frequent seizures of different types; is often accompanied by developmental delay, psychological and behavioral problems. About half of patients will have status. interictal EEG shows slow spike-wave complexes. Keppra - Levetiracetam: used for partial seizures, or as an adjunctive therapy for partial, myoclonic and tonic-clonic seizures. Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) - Seen in ages 12 to 18, brief involuntary muscle twitching in the morning. Most have generalized seizures, many also have absence seizures. Treated with Depakote (Valproic Acid). EEG shows generalized 3-4 Hz polyspike and slow wave discharges. Often provoked by Photic and HV