What Are the Characteristics of Benign Occipital Lobe Epilepsy in Children?

Benign occipital lobe epilepsy typically occurs between the ages of 6 to 10 and usually stops before the age of 15. Recurrences often feature 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, and there is a temporary halt in speech. Recurrences are short-lived.
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