Abstract
The natural history of non-epileptic paroxysmal events (NEPE) in the first year of life was investigated in 22 babies referred for evaluation of suspected epileptic seizures at the Children’s Medical Centre of Israel, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
Highlights
The natural history of non-epileptic paroxysmal events (NEPE) in the first year of life was investigated in 22 babies referred for evaluation of suspected epileptic seizures at the Children's Medical Centre of Israel, Petah Tiqva, Israel
NEPEs continued for periods of 2 weeks to 7 months and resolved without antiepileptic treatment
Almost 60% of infants referred for suspected epilepsy were presumed to have non-epileptic paroxysmal events that resolved relatively quickly without treatment
Summary
The diagnosis of intracranial tumor presenting in infancy may be difficult. A high index of suspicion is advisable in infants presenting with vomiting, unsteadiness, and enlarged head circumference. CT or MRI should precede consideration of spinal tap in infants with the above presenting features, especially if the diagnosis of meningitis is clinically indefinite.
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