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We analyzed complex partial seizures in 38 children aged 0 to 13 years, using simultaneous EEG-VTR recording. In infants, seizure duration was longer, automatisms were less purposeful and more common in the oral area, and convulsive movements were frequently seen and more extensive in comparison with older children. In ictal EEG, spiky components frequently appeared in infants. Parietal or occipital ictal foci were more often associated with mental or physical abnormalities than were frontal or central foci. Extensive convulsive movements were inversely proportional to seizure prognosis in older children. Interictal paroxysmal discharges were observed less frequently in infants.

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We describe the clinical and electroencephalographic (EEG) manifestations of four patients with simultaneous EEG-video-telemetry recording (VTR) documented partial seizures evolving to infantile spasms. Clinical manifestations of the partial seizures included cessation of activity, staring, automatisms, increased limb tone, and laughter. In each case, partial seizures were followed by a cluster of infantile spasms. Infantile spasms preceded by partial seizures have not been previously documented.

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