Articles tagged with Epileptic encephalopathy
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Hereditary (Partial) Epilepsy Panel
The hereditary (partial) epilepsy panel is a comprehensive gene panel of the key genes linked to heritable partial (focal) epilepsy. Partial epilepsy (also referred to as focal epilepsy) specifically refers to epilepsy that causes complex or simple seizures localized to one area of the brain only.…
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Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures
Epilepsy (generalized) with febrile seizures is a complex autosomal dominant disorder characterized by generalized febrile convulsions. Febrile seizures are the most common convulsive event occurring in 2-6% of the population. The lifetime prevalence of febrile seizures is estimated at 3-4% of all…
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Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
Epileptic encephalopathies represent a group of severe epileptic diseases with an early onset, characterized by severe electroencephalographic abnormalities and resistance to standard anti-epileptic treatment. According to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) epileptic encephalopathies…
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Dravet Syndrome
Dravet syndrome (DS) is a group of early infantile epileptic encephalopathies (EIEE) characterized by early onset, progressive encephalopathy, and severe seizures. DS is characterized by the onset of clonic or tonic-clonic seizures within the first year of life in infants with previously normal…
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GRIN2B Encephalopathy: Novel Findings
We aimed for a comprehensive delineation of genetic, functional and phenotypic aspects of GRIN2B encephalopathy and explored potential prospects of personalised medicine. Data of 48 individuals with de novo GRIN2B variants were collected from several diagnostic and research cohorts, as well as from…