Focal pedal automatism seizure

What it means

A type of focal automatism seizure characterized by coordinated bilateral or unilateral movements of the feet or legs at onset. The movement is more reminiscent of normal movements in amplitude, and is less frenetic or rapid in comparison to the movements seen in focal hyperkinetic seizures involving the legs.

These may include pacing, walking, or running.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

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