A seizure in which there is a short lapse in consciousness.
Formerly known as petit mal, absence seizures typically last 5-10 seconds. During this time, the child stares vacantly, sometimes with eyelids fluttering, and is unresponsive. Consciousness is then fully resumed.
A primary generalized epileptic seizure, usually lasting less than 20 seconds, characterized by a stare sometimes associated with blinking or brief automatic movements of the mouth or hands; formerly called petit mal seizure. Absence seizures usually begin in childhood, are usually easily controlled with medication, and are outgrown by approximately 75% of children. See Atypical absence seizure.
(also know as "dialeptic seizure" or "petit mal seizure") a seizure that causes a brief loss of awareness. During an absence seizure, the patient stops any activity and stares blankly. Rarely, there may be some blinking.
(formerly called petit mal) generalized seizure most common in children; a lapse in consciousness with a blank stare that begins and ends within a few seconds. May be accompanied by rapid eye blinking or chewing movements.
A type of fit seen in epilepsy which is particularly common in children and which takes the form of brief spells of impaired awareness.
a generalized seizure in which consciousness is altered, formerly called "petit mal."
Also called a Petit Mal Seizure. A seizure of such brief duration that it is difficult to recognize. According to who you talk to, absence seizures are either very rare in dogs or unrecognized.
Absence seizures usually occur in children and are characterized by brief episodes of staring with impairment of awareness and responsiveness. They begin and end suddenly. Often they can be accompanied by motor movement such as eye blinks, brief automatic mouth or hand movements, and or changes in muscle tone.
Absence seizures are one of several kinds of seizures. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures, which is an older term.