Abstract

ZANINOTTO, Ana Luiza Costa  and  HAMAD, Ana Paula. Neurological and neuropsychological characteristics in rolandic epilepsy. Psicol. hosp. (São Paulo) [online]. 2012, vol.10, n.1, pp.68-79. ISSN 2175-3547.

Rolandic epilepsy (ER) corresponds to 15 - 25 percent of all childhood epilepsy prior to fifteen years of age, characterized by partial or generalized seizures, which typically occur during sleep or waking hours. It is suggested that the electrographic epileptiform activity may cause cognitive impairment by disturbing synopsis formation, as well as antiepileptic drugs, which may be one of the variables to corroborate a decrease in neuropsychological performance. In spite of the fact that typically, no changes are observed in the IQ; learning difficulties, language disorders, executive functions and a diminution in motor coordination are observed. This review purposes a discussion on the evolution of the clinical scenario.

Keywords : Rolandic epilepsy; Antiepileptic drugs; Cognition; Children.

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