Petit mal epilepsy is also called absence seizure, or generalized non-convulsive seizure. The international classification refers to it as an absence seizure.
(a) Simple absence seizure: Also known as typical absence seizure. The clinical manifestation is a sudden onset and cessation of impaired consciousness, which can occur during work, activities, eating, and walking.
(b) Complex absence seizure: Also known as absence seizure automatism. In addition to showing episodic...