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Epilepsy |
Inherited Epilepsy12/15/1999 08:00AM |
I`ve heard reference made to "certain" inheritable types of epilepsy. What are they? Can you explain the different known types? Thank you
We think there are certain epilepsy syndromes that have a genetic basis. Although this sounds simple, it has turned out to be very complex. There have been a few epilepsies that have now had a gene identified, but these usually are very rare causes of epilepsy.Certain types of generalized epilepsies (absence epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic epilepsy) tend to run in families, although one gene defect has not been found. These types of epilepsies tend to have their onset in childhood or adolescence. The vast majority of adult onset epilepsies (especially partial) do not have a genetic basis.
The epilepsy foundation is sponsoring a gene discovery project. For more informations, visit their website listed below.
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David M. Ficker, MD Associate Professor Department of Neurology College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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