Question
What Are the Characteristics of Benign Occipital Lobe Epilepsy in Children?
Answer
Benign occipital lobe epilepsy usually occurs between the ages of 6 to 10 and generally ceases before the age of 15. Recurrences are often characterized by one-sided facial rigidity or clonic spasms, drooling, and occasionally, coughing sounds, with some cases progressing to involve the face and upper limbs. Consciousness is maintained, there is a temporary halt in speech, and recurrences are short-lived.