Episodic sleep disorder triggered by fever--a case presentation
Vela Bueno, A.; Dobladez Blanco, B.; Vaquero Cajal, F.
Waking and Sleeping 4(3): 243-251
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0340-0905 PMID: 7281634 Document Number: 160955
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.