Pseudo-remission in childhood absence epilepsy. Objective assessment of seizure control and the role of ethosuximide

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24 Oct 2026 0 comments

Absence epilepsy is a common form of pseudo-remission, in which patients and observers may incorrectly believe seizures have ceased while paroxysms persist in subtle form. Three primary factors contribute to this phenomenon: the brief duration (typically less than 10 seconds) and indistinct semiology of typical absences; the limited reliability of parental observation (sensitivity up to 43%); and the occurrence of generalized spike-wave discharges without significant clinical manifestations,...