Epileptic Spasms and Partial Seizures as a Single Ictal Event

Abstract

The phenomenon of associated ESs and PSs as a single ictal event can be related to different etiologies and should not be considered distinctive for cortical malformations or severe brain damage. Different seizure patterns of associated ESs and PSs provide no hint for etiology or prognosis. Outcome is prevalently but not constantly unfavorable in patients with the phenomenon.