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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · International Journal of Epilepsy 2018; 05(01): 009-012
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1654755
Review Article
Indian Epilepsy Society

6 and 14 Hz Positive Spikes on Scalp Electroencephalogram

Kalpesh Sanariya
1   Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta-The Medicity, Haryana, India
,
Arun Garg
1   Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta-The Medicity, Haryana, India
,
Aniruddha More
2   Department of Epilepsy, Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta-The Medicity, Haryana, India
,
Atma Ram Bansal
3   Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta-The Medicity, Gurugram, Haryana, India
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20 June 2018 (online)

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Abstract

Benign epileptiform variants (BEVs) are often noted in routine electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring and are sometimes misinterpreted as epileptiform discharges. Six and 14 Hz positive spikes are one of such BEVs seen especially in children. However, these variants can also be seen in intensive care unit EEG recordings. Here, we have reviewed the history and electrical details of these 6 and 14 Hz variants with their clinical significance.

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EEG - benign epileptiform variants - 6 and 14 Hz
 

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