Migraine aura without headache and ictal fast EEG activity in an 11-year-old boy.
A case of an 11-year-old boy with recurrent migraine auras without headache is reported. Aura was preceded by an anisocoria and was characterized, besides other brain-stem signs, by confusional state. Ictal EEG recordings showed fast activity. Recognition of this finding may prevent an inappropriate diagnosis of drug ingestion. However, whether non-reactive beta activity is typical for basilar migraine remains to be determined.
Soriani
S
S
Paediatric Institute, Ferrara University, Italy.
Scarpa
P
P
Arnaldi
C
C
De Carlo
L
L
Pausini
L
L
Montagna
P
P
D000513:Alpha Rhythm; D015875:Anisocoria / Q000503:physiopathology; D001611:Beta Rhythm; D002648:Child; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*