Rolandic epilepsy
Rolandic Epilepsy
Rolandic epilepsy (pronunciation: roh-LAN-dik eh-pi-lep-see), also known as benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BCECTS), is a common type of epilepsy that occurs in children. The condition is named after the Rolandic area of the brain, which is affected by the disorder.
Etymology
The term "Rolandic" is derived from the name of Luigi Rolando, an Italian anatomist who first described the central sulcus of the brain, also known as the Rolandic fissure. The term "epilepsy" comes from the Greek word "epilēpsía", meaning "to seize" or "to attack".
Symptoms
Children with Rolandic epilepsy typically experience seizures during sleep. These seizures often involve twitching, numbness, or tingling in the face or tongue, which can affect speech and cause drooling. Some children may also have nocturnal seizures that cause them to awaken from sleep.
Diagnosis
Rolandic epilepsy is typically diagnosed based on the child's symptoms and the results of an electroencephalogram (EEG), which can detect the characteristic centrotemporal spikes associated with the condition.
Treatment
Treatment for Rolandic epilepsy often involves the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) to control seizures. However, many children with the condition outgrow it by adolescence and may no longer require treatment.
Prognosis
The prognosis for children with Rolandic epilepsy is generally good. Most children outgrow the condition by adolescence, and it does not typically affect cognitive development or lead to long-term health problems.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rolandic epilepsy
- Wikipedia's article - Rolandic epilepsy
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