Four Atypical Cases of Subclinical Rhythmic Electroencephalogram Discharge of Adults: Case Series and Review

J Clin Neurophysiol. 2024 Jan 1;41(1):e1-e3. doi: 10.1097/WNP.0000000000001020. Epub 2023 Nov 21.

Abstract

Subclinical rhythmic EEG discharge of adults is an uncommon variant that represents a diagnostic challenge in the clinical practice because it can be mistaken for an electrographic seizure. We present a case series of four patients who underwent EEG because of suspicious events or an unclear medical history of epilepsy. In all cases, the EEG revealed atypical features including focal and asymmetric distribution, presentation during NREM and REM sleep, rhythmic activity in the delta range with a notched appearance and blocked by eyes opening.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Humans
  • Patient Discharge*
  • Seizures / diagnosis
  • Sleep, REM