Epileptic syndromes of newborn and infant

Abstract

Epileptic syndromes are categorized by age of onset, seizure types, clinical features, electroencephalographic findings, and response to treatment. The International League Against Epilepsy uses the age-related expression of these syndromes, allowing easy identification. Early recognition and identification of epileptic syndromes is essential to provide valuable information on management and prognosis. (Turk Arch Ped 2011; 46: 191-5)