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Absence Seizure?  Characterized Lapse Consciousness Patient Stare Respond

Front What is an absence seizure? 
Back This is characterized by a brief lapse of consciousness in which the patient seems to stare and not to respond to anyone. It was formerly called a petit mal.

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