Research Notes on Petit Mal Seizure
Typical petit mal seizures only last for a few seconds. They are usually seen in children under the age of 20. They are characterized by episodes of short interuptions in consciousness with small jerking movements of the hands or facial muscles. Normally, no neurological disorders can be found for typical petit mal seizures.
Top Resources on Petit Mal Seizure
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Petit mal seizure
- Mayo Clinic: Absence Seizure
- Wikipedia: Absence Seizure
- Epilepsy.com: Absence Seizures
- Scholarpedia: Spike-and-wave oscillations
- Wise Geek: What is Petit Mal?
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