Episodic sleep disorder triggered by fever--a case presentation.
An 18 year old boy suffering from episodic sleep disorders triggered by fever was studied in the sleep laboratory. An episode was recorded, starting in slow wave sleep. The diurnal sleep record showed the presence of benign epileptiform transients of sleep. The treatment with diazepam was successful. The relationships with disorders of arousal and epilepsy are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D003975:Diazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005334:Fever / Q000150:complications*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012893:Sleep Wake Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D003975:Diazepam