Epilepsia partialis continua (EPC): clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on epilepsia partialis continua (epc): clinical features: Definition This is a type of simple focal motor status epilepticus It results from locally restricted epileptic activity It is characterised by frequent typically arrhythmic repetitive muscle jerks The…
Definition
- This is a type of simple focal motor status epilepticus
- It results from locally restricted epileptic activity
- It is characterised by frequent typically arrhythmic repetitive muscle jerks
- The minimum duration is one hour
- It may manifest as sensory EPC
- It may also present as aura continua
Types
Clinical features
Potential triggers
Exacerbating features
References
- Mameniškienė R, Wolf P. Epilepsia partialis continua: a review. Seizure 2017; 44:74-80.
- Sanabria-Sanchinel AA, Pérez-Almengor ES, Guasch-Jiménez M, Principe A, Ley M, Rocamora-Zúñiga RA. Epileptic aura continua: a case report with response to brivaracetam. Neurologia (Engl Ed) 2020 (Online ahead of print).
