The rate at which motor vs. nonmotor seizures are recognized in adolescents is unknown. This retrospective analysis demonstrates a high rate of misrecognition of nonmotor seizures among adolescents presenting to an emergency department and frequent misrecognition of any nonmotor seizures in those presenting with a first-time motor seizure.

ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY
Seizures in Adolescents: Motor or Nonmotor?
June 1, 2024