Reflex micturition defecation epilepsy in Angelman syndrome

Consider seizures in the differential diagnosis of atypical or unusual behaviors in patients with genetic neurologic syndromes such as Angelman syndrome. Focal frontal lobe seizures can be mistaken for stereotyped behaviors, particularly when there is bilateral motor activity with preserved awareness, and are difficult to diagnose without video-EEG.

Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - December 8, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Pellinen, J., Hasan, H., Ortiz, N., Bluvstein, J., Miles, D. Tags: Developmental disorders, EEG; see Epilepsy/Seizures, All Epilepsy/Seizures, Epilepsy semiology, Partial seizures Case Source Type: research