SeLFE - self-limited focal epilepsy

A group of epilepsies characterized by age-dependent occurrence of drug responsive focal seizures in otherwise normal children. Seizures are focal motor or sensory with or without impaired awareness and may evolve to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures. Remission usually occurs by puberty. Development and cognition are typically normal. Neurological examination is normal. No significant structural lesions of the brain are present, and presumed genetic factors have an important role. The electroencephalogram (EEG) background activity is normal. Seizure semiology and EEG features are specific for each of the syndromes included in this group.

A group of epilepsies characterised by age-dependent occurrence of drug responsive focal seizures in otherwise normal children. Seizures are focal motor or sensory with or without impaired awareness and may evolve to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures. Remission usually occurs by puberty. Development and cognition are typically normal. Neurological examination is normal. No significant structural lesions of the brain are present, and presumed genetic factors have an important role. The electroencephalogram (EEG) background activity is normal. Seizure semiology and EEG features are specific for each of the syndromes included in this group.

Self-limited focal epilepsy