We report 3 previously normal children that presented for evaluation of new onset seizures. Case 1, a 7-year-old female, presented with refractory left frontal lobe seizures associated with right arm simple motor seizures refractory to 6 antiepileptic medications at sufficient doses and levels. Case 2, a 15-year-old female, presented with left frontotemporal lobe seizures and nonconvulsive seizures, associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms refractory to 5 antiepileptic medications. Both patients received intravenous steroids and intravenous immunoglobulin. Case 3, an 11-year-old male, presented with a generalized tonic clonic seizure and worsening hallucinations responding to intravenous corticosteroids and 1 antiepileptic medication. All 3 patients had extensive infectious and metabolic evaluation and were found to be serum immunoglobulin M positive for mycoplasma pneumoniae. Despite their prolonged severe symptoms, all patients had virtually complete recovery with excellent seizure control after aggressive seizure management with immunotherapy and antiepileptic medication.
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