DiscoverChild Neurology Board PrepPart 5: Pediatric Epilepsy Board Prep Q&A
Part 5: Pediatric Epilepsy Board Prep Q&A

Part 5: Pediatric Epilepsy Board Prep Q&A

Update: 2025-03-07
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Summary
This episode delves into various EEG patterns and their implications in pediatric neurology, focusing on conditions such as neonatal EEG patterns, seizures in children, and specific syndromes like Tuberous Sclerosis and Struge-Weber Syndrome. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding these patterns for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Takeaways
Truss-A-alternant pattern is normal in newborns during quiet sleep.
Wicket waves are harmless and a normal EEG variant.
Gelastic seizures are linked to hypothalamic haematoma.
Benign epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes is common in children.
Infantile spasms can indicate Tuberous Sclerosis.
Struge-Weber syndrome is characterized by facial capillary malformations.
Lambda waves are normal during visual tasks like reading.
EEG patterns can help differentiate between seizure types.
MRI is crucial for diagnosing structural brain issues.
Treatment options vary based on the underlying condition.

Titles
Decoding Neonatal EEG Patterns
Seizures in Pediatric Patients

Sound Bites
"Wicket waves are a normal variant."
"EEG shows hypserythemia in infantile spasms."
"Lambda waves are a normal variant during reading."

Chapters
00:00 Understanding Neonatal EEG Patterns
02:21 Identifying Seizure Types in Children
04:56 Exploring Specific Syndromes and Their Diagnosis
05:36 Silent Ocean

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Part 5: Pediatric Epilepsy Board Prep Q&A

Part 5: Pediatric Epilepsy Board Prep Q&A

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