What patient groups is Benign rolandic epilepsy most common?

typically occurs between the age of 4 and 12 years

What are the main clinical features of Benign rolandic epilepsy?

• seizures characteristically occur at night
• seizures are typically partial (e.g. paraesthesia affecting the face) but secondary generalisation may occur (i.e. parents may only report tonic-clonic movements)
• the child is otherwise normal

What is the typical progression of Benign rolandic epilepsy?

The prognosis is excellent, with seizures stopping by adolescence

What is seen on EEG in Benign rolandic epilepsy?

characteristically shows centrotemporal spikes