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A 12 yrs old boy was admitted with focal seizure with involuntary movements. He is a known case of seizure disorder diagnosed one year ago and was already on combinations of anticonvulsants (valproate, phenytoin, topiramate). Child on examination is fully conscious and there are no focal neurological deficits. Leveracetam and Valproate have been given but patient still has convulsions and involuntary movements. What is the likely diagnosis?

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