A 4-year-old child has recurrent staring spells lasting 10 seconds, followed by immediate resumption of activity. EEG shows 3 Hz spike-and-wave discharges. Which diagnosis is most likely?
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Correct answer: Absence seizures
Absence seizures involve brief lapses in consciousness and show 3 Hz spike-and-wave patterns on EEG.
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