Francis J DiMario
The University of Connecticut, USA
Title: Paroxysmal non-epileptic events in childhood
Biography
Biography: Francis J DiMario
Abstract
This is a review of some of the spells of childhood, which are often erroneously thought to be seizures. The initial segment of the presentation will provide the listener with a format and clinical approach toward best categorizing an entity being described by any forlorn parent. Specific case descriptions and video examples are provided for clarity and diagnostic assessment. This will be followed by a thoughtful discussion of the examples provided. The goal is to help clinicians better distinguish between non-epileptic and epileptic events by reviewing commonalities and differences between the two. These events are common in any pediatric practice and well worth knowing. This presentation can be augmented by use of the author’s accompanying textbook and related publications.