Possible Causes for family history of epilepsy Familial Infantile Myoclonic Epilepsy history of epilepsy or febrile convulsions. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com] Of the 14 cases of myoclonic epilepsy of infancy described by Lombroso 22, including the benign and severe forms, 57% had a family history of epilepsy, and among these, there [onlinelibrary.wiley.com] For each subject, we investigated the following information: (a) familial and personal history; (b) psychomotor development; (c) neurologic examination; (d) epilepsy features [onlinelibrary.wiley.com] Febrile Seizures Other factors such as a positive family history of epilepsy, age at onset of febrile convulsions, or duration of the seizure were not found to be of prognostic significance [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] of epilepsy A febrile convulsion can sometimes reveal a neurological disease Risk factors Child less than 1 year old Frequent feverish episodes Family history of epilepsy [health.ccm.net] Family history of febrile seizure 2. Family history of epilepsy 3. Complex febrile seizure 4. Daycare 5. Male gender 6. Low serum sodium at time of presentation 9. [slideshare.net] Tuberous Sclerosis history and 53.7% for patients without family history (p 0.748). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The variables analysed were: current age; sex; age at diagnosis; family history; presence and presentation of epilepsy; psychomotor development; behavioural, cutaneous, cardiac [analesdepediatria.org] However, because approximately two-thirds of cases of TSC arise spontaneously,5 a negative family history should not preclude additional investigation for TSC. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy The lifetime prevalence of epilepsy among first-degree relative of those with GGE and positive family history was 15.0%. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] These patients had no family history of epilepsy, normal neurological evaluation, normal neuroimaging, interictal EEG showing generalized spike- and polyspike-wave discharges [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A family history of epilepsy was reported in 67% of cases. All patients had generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and 44% also had myoclonic seizures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tourette Syndrome history of tics/Tourette's syndrome Precipitated by stressor Structural Arnold-Chiari malformation Corpus callosum dysgenesis Craniosynostosis Table 4 Causes of Secondary [aafp.org] history of tics/Tourette's syndrome Precipitated by stressor Structural Arnold-Chiari malformation Corpus callosum dysgenesis Craniosynostosis Etiology Tics and comorbidities [aafp.org] Genetic/chromosomal Choreoacanthocytosis Down syndrome Huntington's disease Klinefelter syndrome Neurofibromatosis Other neurologic disorder Dementia Headache Myoclonic epilepsies [aafp.org] Benign Familial Infantile Epilepsy Type 4 The brain appears normal on MRI scan.[2][3] A family history of epilepsy in infancy distinguishes this syndrome from the non-familial classification (see benign infantile [en.wikipedia.org] X PCDH19 Family history of epilepsy/MR limited to females X-L2F PNKP Congenital microcephaly, simplified gyri AR SCN2A Late episodic ataxia and myoclonus AD PLCB1 Allelic [rch.org.au] Patients often have a family history of epilepsy and seem to have a genetically predisposed risk of attack. [genetics.ouhsc.edu] Menkes Disease Menkes disease is an X-linked inherited disorder of intestinal copper absorption resulting in copper deficiency. Cardinal features include hair abnormalities, facial dysmorphism, severe neurological impairment, hypothermia, arterial anomalies, bone abnormalities and a fatal outcome. We present a case of Menkes disease[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sturge-Weber Syndrome Sturge-Weber syndrome is a congenital neurocutaneous disorder characterized by facial port-wine stain, leptomeningeal angioma, and neurological disorders. Sturge-Weber syndrome can coexist with other disorders in a few patients; however, muscular abnormalities have not been reported in patients with Sturge-Weber[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Myoclonic-Astatic Epilepsy Thirty-nine percent had a family history of epilepsy, and 39% had family history of febrile seizures. Age at seizure onset was a median of 36 (12-24) months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] RESULTS: When including all follow-up variables, there were three groups: (1) Thirty-seven children with male predominance, familial history of epilepsy, simple febrile convulsions [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A family history of epilepsy and a combination of minor epileptic status are risk factors for poor outcomes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tricho-Rhino-Phalangeal Syndrome A 32-year-old short statured woman with alopecia, typical facies, shortened angulated fingers and toes with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type I (TRPS I) is reported. The absence of exostosis and mental retardation rule out TRPS II. The absence of generalized shortness of all phalanges, metacarpals and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Hartnup Disease From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search Human disease Neutral 1 amino acid transport defect (disorder) deficiency of tryptophan oxygenase neutral amino acid transport defect Neutral 1 amino acid transport defect Hartnup disorder HND Hartnup Disease Aminoaciduria, Hartnup type HARTNUP DISORDER; HND edit[…] [wikidata.org] Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy Causes and Risk Factors There is often no known cause of epilepsy. A family history of epilepsy may sometimes be linked to the condition. [cedars-sinai.edu] One third of JME patients have a positive family history of epilepsy. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com] This is the case of a 16-year-old girl with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) and maternal family history positive for epilepsy and febrile seizures, presenting ictal and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Panayiotopoulos Syndrome About one third of children with this syndrome may have a family history of epilepsy. [epilepsy.org.uk] Aetiology [ edit ] There may be an increased family history of epilepsies (37% of cases) or migraine (16% of cases) but a family history of similar seizures is exceptional [en.wikipedia.org] Family history of seizures/epilepsy. [medlink.com] Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure A family history of epilepsy and other generalized seizures (e.g., absence) were more frequent in patients with generalized tonic-clonic seizures at the onset of epilepsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] The correlations between the duration of GTCS and many risk factors were also analyzed, including gender, age, neurological examination, cognitive status, family history of [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Family history of seizures/epilepsy. A family history of epilepsy is common (in 20%, commonly the same epilepsy syndrome). [medlink.com] Juvenile Absence Epilepsy Family history for epilepsy was positive in 10 patients (21.7%). In the five-year follow-up period, seizure freedom (Group 1) was achieved in 7 patients (15.2%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Five patients (29.4%) had a family history of epilepsy. All 17 patients had a normal neurodevelopmental status. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Etiology JAE is an idiopathic epilepsy and approximately 11% of patients report a familial history of epilepsy (Wolf 1992). [1pdf.net] Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus It is often associated with a family history of seizure disorders, but epilepsy phenotypes have not been well described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Taking a good family history is very important in diagnosing this epilepsy syndrome. [epilepsyqueensland.com.au] Positive family history of epilepsy is not consistently associated with an increased recurrence of simple febrile seizures. [aafp.org] Absence Seizure Family history of febrile seizures and epilepsy A family history of febrile seizures was reported in 10 patients (21.7%) and a family history of epilepsy was found in 18 patients [onlinelibrary.wiley.com] However, some people who have absence seizures may have a family history of epilepsy. [epilepsy.about.com] However, some people who have absence seizures may have a family history of epilepsy. [verywellhealth.com] Anemia history of NTD, pregestational diabetes, epilepsy on valproate or carbamazepine). [bloodjournal.org] […] have increased demands for folate (multiple pregnancies, hemolytic disorders, folate metabolism disorders) and in women who are at an increased risk of NTDs (personal or family [bloodjournal.org] Generalized Clonic or Tonic-Clonic Seizures A family history of epilepsy and other generalized seizures (e.g., absence) were more frequent in patients with generalized tonic-clonic seizures at the onset of epilepsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A family history of epilepsy is common in 2 out of 10 people. A family history of febrile seizures has been reported in 1 out of 10 people. [epilepsy.com] Precipitants 10 (55.5%) 12 (80%) NSb Family history of epilepsy 7 (39%)/5 (28%) with 1st degree 2 (13.5%)/1 with 1st degree NSb EEG Diagnostic yield of 1st EEG (type) Subclinical [onlinelibrary.wiley.com] Childhood Absence Epilepsy Their clinical data, including age, sex, family history of epilepsy, personal history of febrile convulsions, onset ages of absences and GTCS, treatment, and outcome were [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] No significant differences were observed between groups in sex, age at onset, occurrence of febrile seizures, and positive first-degree family history for epilepsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Later age of onset ( or 8 years) and family histories of generalized tonic-clonic seizures were the only independent predictors. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Temporal Lobe Epilepsy history of epilepsy, prolonged febrile seizure, pediatric trauma or infection. [texaschildrens.org] Epilepsy and temporal lobe seizures Mesial temporal lobe seizures: Often a strong family history of epilepsy is present. [epilepsyqueensland.com.au] Some causes of seizures include brain damage due to trauma, tumors or other brain lesions, abnormal development of the brain in early childhood, and a family history of epilepsy [neurosurgery.ucla.edu] Dermatitis The following factors are sometimes associated with severe adult seborrhoeic dermatitis : Oily skin ( seborrhoea ) Familial tendency to seborrhoeic dermatitis or a family [dermnetnz.org] history of psoriasis Immunosuppression: organ transplant recipient, human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) infection and patients with lymphoma Neurological and psychiatric [dermnetnz.org] […] diseases: Parkinson disease, tardive dyskinesia, depression, epilepsy, facial nerve palsy, spinal cord injury and congenital disorders such as Down syndrome Treatment for [dermnetnz.org] Rolandic Epilepsy history of epilepsy. [3] [4] Treatment for BRE may depend on the symptoms and severity in each person. [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] About 30% of these children will have a family history of epilepsy. [epilepsyqueensland.com.au] BRE is thought to be a genetic disorder because most affected individuals have a family history of epilepsy. [checkorphan.org] Epilepsy with Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures There is no family history of epilepsy or seizure disorder in my family. But there is mental illness in my family as well as sleep apnea. [epilepsy.com] Family history of seizures/epilepsy. A family history of epilepsy is common (in 20%, commonly the same epilepsy syndrome). [medlink.com] You may be at a higher risk for having generalized tonic-clonic seizures if you have a family history of epilepsy. [healthline.com] Epilepsy The risk of epilepsy increases if a child has a long seizure, another nervous system condition or a family history of epilepsy. [mayoclinic.org] Like many others, they were not known to suffer from epilepsy, although some had a family history of epilepsy. [sciencedaily.com] The onset of epilepsy is most common in children and older adults, but the condition can occur at any age. Family history. [mayoclinic.org] Photosensitive Epilepsy Five patients (22.7%) had a family history of epilepsy, and two patients (9.1%) had a family history of febrile seizures. [nature.com] The cause of this type of photosensitive epilepsy (Sunflower Syndrome) is unknown. Family history of seizures or epilepsy is not common. [epilepsy.com] People with a strong family history of epilepsy are at greatest risk of developing epilepsy. [betterhealth.vic.gov.au] Restless Legs Syndrome The control group consisted of 50 individuals with no history or immediate family history of epilepsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Fibroma Family history can include familial bowel cancers, polyposis coli, alcoholism, as well as epileptics currently on phenytoin [9,10]. [oatext.com] The disease is more commonly associated with - A family history of the disease[9] Higher incidence in males[7] Palmar fibromatosis 10-65% of the time.[7] Peyronie's disease [en.wikipedia.org] Epilepsy treated with phenytoin may exhibit a higher occurrence due the drug’s ability to inhibit cellular production of collagenase by 50%-60% [10]. [oatext.com] Cardiogenic Syncope history syncope, epilepsy, sudden death Other medical history Investigations conducted Exercise ECG (required) 24 hr ECG (required) Echocardiogram (required) Tilt table test [casa.gov.au] […] evaluation of syncope in general: a careful history, a physical examination including orthostatic blood pressure measurement, and an ECG.1 A family history should always [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] history syncope, epilepsy, sudden death Other medical history Investigations conducted Brain imaging (if indicated) EEG (if indicated) Management Treatment Side-effects Monitoring [casa.gov.au] Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia A family history of the same epilepsy is a constant finding. [orpha.net] The risk of developing epilepsy at an older age is moderately increased in the familial form of this disorder. [medvik.cz] In patients with a clear familial history the treatment can be interrupted within a few months. Prognosis Prognosis is good. [orpha.net]
