Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2007 Sep;10(2):202-205. Korean. Published online Sep 30, 2007. https://doi.org/10.5223/kjpgn.2007.10.2.202 | |
Copyright © 2007 The Korean Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition |
Jeong Yoon Song,
Jun Sik Kim
and Jin Bok Hwang![]() | |
Department of Pediatrics, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. | |
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Abstract
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Abdominal epilepsy is an uncommon disorder and a rare cause of recurrent abdominal pain of children. Diagnostic criteria of this disorder include otherwise unexplained, paroxysmal gastrointestinal complaints, symptoms of a central nerve system disturbance, an abnormal electroencephalogram with a finding specific for a seizure disorder, and improvement with anticonvulsant medication. We present a case of a 6-year-old boy with abdominal epilepsy presenting with recurrent, paroxysmal abdominal pain for 4 years. This patient had definite electroencephalogram abnormalities and a striking response to administration of an anticonvulsant. |
Keywords: Abdominal epilepsy; Recurrent abdominal pain; Child |