Seizure Disorders USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 3-year-old girl is brought to the clinic with a history of 5 episodes of sudden loss of muscle tone lasting 1-2 seconds, causing her to collapse to the ground without warning. She remains conscious during episodes and recovers immediately. EEG shows generalized spike-and-wave discharges. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer choices
- AAbsence seizure
- BSimple partial seizure
- CTonic seizure
- DMyoclonic seizure
- EAtonic seizure (drop attack)Correct answer
- FInfantile spasms (West syndrome)
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