Several Seconds in Pediatrics — 7yo Child | Paediatric Neurology | SMLE Q#17350
SMLE Question #17350
Pediatrics
Paediatric Neurology
Last updated: February 2026
A 7-year-old girl suddenly collapses forward from sitting while watching television and is unresponsive for several seconds. There is no prodrome, no rhythmic jerking, no tongue biting, and no urinary incontinence. She regains baseline alertness immediately but cannot recall the event. Two similar brief episodes over the past month caused minor facial bruises. Neurological examination is normal between episodes. What is the most likely type of seizure?
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