January 2023 Sleep Case of the Month: An Unexpected EEG Abnormality

Abstract

No abstract available. Article truncated after the first page. A 46-year-old woman was referred because of snoring, observed apnea, and daytime hypersomnolence. Her Epworth Sleepiness Scale was 9 out of 24. She was slightly overweight but otherwise her physical examination was normal. An overnight polysomnography was requested but denied by her insurance company. What should be done at this time? 1. An at home sleep study 2. ENT referral 3. Reassurance 4. 1 and 3 5. All of the above …

Keywords

• firda
• frontal intermittent rhythmic delta activity
• sleep study
• polysomnography
• diagnosis
• differential diagnosis
• frontal seizure activity
• osa
• mild obstructive sleep apnea
• treatment