DECREMENTO SCOLASTICO COME UNICA ESPRESSIONE CLINICA DI UNO STATO DI PICCOLO MALE MISCONOSCIUTO

Translated title of the contribution: Scholastic deterioration as single clinical expression of unknown petit mal status

G. Cristofori, M. Petroni, M. Carrozzi

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Abstract

In a case study of a 12 year old boy referred for scholastic deterioration lasting almost 3 years, EEG reveals a discontinuous Petit Mal Status. Paroxystic activity is interrupted with diazepam; EEG normalizes after a 2-month treatment with sodium valproate. Neuropsychological tests show significant improvement after treatment. An unknown Petit Mal Status with steady academic deterioration as single expression is thus hypothesized.

Translated title of the contributionScholastic deterioration as single clinical expression of unknown petit mal status
Original languageItalian
Title of host publicationBollettino - Lega Italiana contro l'Epilessia
Pages243-244
Number of pages2
Edition66-67
Publication statusPublished - 1989

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Clinical Neurology

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