Nonepileptic Paroxysmal Events (NEPE) in Children

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To the Editor: Nonepileptic paroxysmal events (NEPE) are sudden, involuntary changes in behavior, sensation, motor activity, cognition or autonomic function linked to a dysfunction in the processing of psychological or social distress. Frequently mistaken for epilepsy at onset in 10%–20% of the patients, NEPE are costly to patients and society and their diagnosis is usually delayed [1]. Hence, this study was planned with an objective to evaluate the spectrum of NEPE and usefulness of home videos in identification of NEPE. Children aged less than 18 y from January 2018 to June 2019 were included. NEPE were diagnosed based on detailed clinical history, examination, home video, interictal EEG, and video EEG recordings. …