We hypothesize that a subtle reduction in cortical inhibition underlies childhoodabsenceepilepsy seen in humans harboring the R43Q mutation.
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Conclusions: This case demonstrates that focal spikes associated with childhoodabsenceepilepsy do not require specific treatment in the absence of focal seizures.
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Background: Childhoodabsenceepilepsy is a common generalized epilepsy syndrome characterized by childhood onset of frequent sporadic absence seizures.