Continuous spikes and waves during sleep
What is Continuous spikes and waves during sleep?
Continuous spikes and waves during sleep (CSWS) is a rare epileptic encephalopathy of childhood characterized by seizures, an electroencephalographic (EEG) pattern of electrical status epilepticus in sleep (ESES) and neurocognitive regression in at least 2 domains of development.
Other condition names
- CSWS
- CSWSS syndrome
- Continuous spikes and waves during slow-wave sleep
- Epileptic encephalopathy with continuous spike-and-wave during slow sleep
Inheritance type
Autosomal dominant, Not applicable
Prevalence
- Worldwide: Unknown
Age of Onset
- Childhood
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