Epilepsia partialis continua

What it means

Epilepsia partialis continua (also called Kojevnikov's or Kozhevnikov's epilepsia) is a type of focal motor status epilepticus characterized by repeated stereotyped simple motor manifestations such as jerks, typically of a limb or the face, recurring every few seconds or minutes for extended periods (days or years).

The focal motor features may exhibit a Jacksonian march and a post-ictal (Todd's) paresis may be seen in the affected body part.

Rare diseases that can present with this2

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Epilepsia partialis continua of Kojevnikov · Kojevnikov's epilepsia · Kozhevnikov's epilepsia