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Absence seizures (petit mal) are a form of generalised epilepsy that is mostly seen in children.
The typical age of onset of 3-10 years old and girls are affected twice as commonly as boys
''Features''
absences last a few seconds and are associated with a quick recovery
seizures may be provoked by hyperventilation or stress
the child is usually unaware of the seizure
they may occur many times a day
EEG: bilateral, symmetrical 3Hz spike and wave pattern
''Management''
sodium valproate and ethosuximide are first-line treatment
good prognosis - 90-95% become seizure free in adolescence