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Myoclonic seizures involve brief, non-rhythmic jerking spasms of a muscle or group of muscles. The rhythmic jerking and muscular stiffness of this case are more indicative of a tonic-clonic seizure.
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Myoclonic seizure
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The key to this question is the rhythmic jerking of the patient's limbs coupled with muscular stiffness. These are characteristic of a tonic-clonic seizure (also called grand mal or convulsive seizures). Additional features of this type of seizure not present in this case include urinary incontinence and tongue biting.
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Tonic-clonic seizure
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This type of seizure is characterised by a loss of muscle tone, with consciousness normally retained. The rhythmic jerking and muscular stiffness of this case are more indicative of a tonic-clonic seizure.
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Atonic
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Absence seizures present with brief periods of impaired awareness or responsiveness, lasting less than 20 seconds. The rhythmic jerking and muscular stiffness of this case are more indicative of a tonic-clonic seizure.
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Absence seizure
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This is not an epileptic-type seizure. They tend to occur in children who also have a febrile illness. The patient in this case is an adult with known epilepsy, and no febrile illness is noted. This is therefore not the most likely option.
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Febrile seizure
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Epilepsy
Topic
141
Neurology
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A 30 year old man is having a picnic with his family when he suddenly stops what he is doing, stumbles to the ground and loses consciousness. His muscles visibly stiffen and his legs and arms begin to rhythmically jerk. He has a known history of epilepsy.

Which of the following terms best describes the type of epileptic seizure demonstrated?
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