Epilepsia partialis continua (EPC): clinical features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Epilepsia partialis continua (EPC): clinical features. This is a type of simple focal motor status epilepticus. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Definition

  • This is a type of simple focal motor status epilepticus
  • It results from locally restricted epileptic activity
  • It is characterised by frequent typically arrhythmic repetitive muscle jerks
  • The minimum duration is one hour
  • It may manifest as sensory EPC
  • It may also present as aura continua

Types

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Clinical features

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Potential triggers

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Exacerbating features

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References

  1. Mameniškienė R, Wolf P. Epilepsia partialis continua: a review. Seizure 2017; 44:74-80. 
  2. Sanabria-Sanchinel AA, Pérez-Almengor ES, Guasch-Jiménez M, Principe A, Ley M, Rocamora-Zúñiga RA. Epileptic aura continua: a case report with response to brivaracetam. Neurologia (Engl Ed) 2020 (Online ahead of print).

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