Rolandic epilepsy: An incidence study in Iceland

Arnar Astradsson; Elias Olafsson; Petur Ludvigsson; Hilmar Björgvinsson; W. Allen Hauser

doi:10.1111/j.1528-1157.1998.tb01185.x

Rolandic epilepsy: An incidence study in Iceland

Arnar Astradsson, Elias Olafsson^*, Petur Ludvigsson, Hilmar Björgvinsson, W. Allen Hauser

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Purpose: We wished to determine incidence, clinical features, and prognosis of benign rolandic seizures (BRS) and benign rolandic epilepsy (BRE) in a total population. Methods: Cases were ascertained through review of all EEG records, and diagnosis was verified by review of medical records. Follow-up information regarding seizures and treatment was obtained from parents and treating physicians. Results: In the Icelandic population aged 3-15 years, the incidence of BRS is 6.2 and BRE 4.7 in 100,000. Five years after onset 95% were seizure-free. At last follow-up, all were seizure free and had not been treated with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) for at least 1 year. Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that BRS is a common entity in children. The prognosis is excellent and treatment is not necessary in all cases. It is important to identify BRE/BRS correctly and distinguish it from other types of epilepsy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	884-886
Number of pages	3
Journal	Epilepsia
Volume	39
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1528-1157.1998.tb01185.x
Publication status	Published - 1998

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Epidemiology
Epilepsy
Iceland
Incidence
Rolandic
Seizure

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