Gelastic Seizures: No Laughing Matter
Pediatric EM Morsels
MARCH 15, 2024
Nicotera, 2024 ] Can have associated autonomic features also: [ Bacus, 2023; Striano, 2017 ] Flushing Pupillary dilation Tachycardia Altered respirations Rare seizure type ~1% of all epilepsies Likely under-reported Ages: Typically seen in children ages 4 to 10 years. 2017 Jun;58 Suppl 2:12-15. Can even become status gelasticus.
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