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Focality in childhood absence epilepsy

Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) has a typical electroencephalography (EEG) pattern of generalized 3 Hz spike and wave discharges (SWD). Focal interictal discharges were also documented in a small number of documents. The aim was to investigate the amplitudes of interictal 3 Hz SWD within the 1 seco...

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Published in:Neurological research (New York) 2024-07, Vol.46 (7), p.1-633
Main Authors: Yayıcı Köken, Özlem, Şekeroğlu, Boran, Şanlıdağ, Burçin, Sarı Yanartaş, Mehpare, Yılmaz, Arzu
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Language:English
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Summary:Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) has a typical electroencephalography (EEG) pattern of generalized 3 Hz spike and wave discharges (SWD). Focal interictal discharges were also documented in a small number of documents. The aim was to investigate the amplitudes of interictal 3 Hz SWD within the 1 second in drug-naïve CAE patients. In this way, areas with maximal electronegativity at the beginning of clinically generalized discharges will be documented. The EEG records of children with drug-naïve CAE were evaluated retrospectively by two child neurologists first for 3 Hz SWD. Then, a machine-learning model evaluated the amplitudes of 3 Hz in the 1 second of SWD. Maximum electronegativity areas were documented and classified as focal, bilateral, and generalized. One hundred and twelve 3 Hz SWD were evaluated in 11 patients. Among discharges within the 1 second, maximum electronegativity areas were documented as focal for 44 (39.2%), bilateral for 8 (7.1%), generalized for 60 (53.5%). Among focal electronegativity areas, mostly right central, left occipital and midline parietal areas were documented in 12 (10.7%), 7 (6.2%), and 6 (5.3%), respectively. Eight (7.1%) of the maximum electronegativity areas were detected bilaterally, of which 7 (6.2%) originated from the frontopolar areas. Focal maximal electronegativity areas were frequently observed in drug-naïve CAE patients, comprising approximately half of non-generalized discharges. Focal discharges might be misleading in diagnosis. Focal areas within the brain may be responsible for and contribute to absence seizures that appear bilaterally symmetrical and generalized clinically. Although its clinical implication is unknown, this warrants further study.
ISSN:0161-6412
1743-1328
DOI:10.1080/01616412.2024.2339114