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An 8-year-old boy received a hit to the head with a ball during a physical training lesson. Over the next few days he was complaining of headache and nausea and had three episodes of vomiting. His parents did not take him to a physician. Six months later, the parents and the teachers began to notice that the boy started experiencing episodes, when his face would become red and he would freeze for a few seconds, focusing his gaze on a single point. While in this state, the boy was not responding to people calling his name. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Answer options

  1. Atonic absence seizure
  2. Vago-insular paroxysm
  3. Attack of focal motor epilepsy
  4. Simple absence seizure
  5. Syncopal state
Correct answer

Simple absence seizure

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