Infantile seizures: Infants are not just little children

David T. Hsieh; Jennifer M. Walker; Phillip L. Pearl

doi:10.1007/s11910-008-0022-1

Infantile seizures: Infants are not just little children

David T. Hsieh^*, Jennifer M. Walker, Phillip L. Pearl

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Abstract

Seizure semiology in infants defies the typical characteristics and classification schemata that have been developed for older children and adults. A clear classification system is a necessary first step to facilitate proper diagnosis, choice of treatment, and determination of prognosis. This is an especially challenging task with seizures in infants. A semiologic system based upon simple descriptive terms has been proposed, which the neurologist and pediatrician will recognize as closer to clinical experience.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	139-144
Number of pages	6
Journal	Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
Volume	8
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-008-0022-1
State	Published - Mar 2008
Externally published	Yes

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