Usually, myoclonic tremor is the presenting symptom, characterized by tremulous finger movements and myoclonic jerks of the limbs increased by action and posture. In a minority of patients, seizures are the presenting symptom. [uniprot.org]

Jerk-locked back-averaging confirms CT; typical giants SEPs and enhanced C-reflex are presents. Molecular-genetic analysis excluded a linkage to chromosome 8q24 and suggests a linkage to chromosome 2p11.1-q12.2. [moh-it.pure.elsevier.com]

Clinical description BAFME usually presents in the second decade of life (but age of onset can range from age 11-50) with a minor cortical hand tremor. [orpha.net]

• Movement Disorder

  […] syndrome (and other tic disorders), habits, mannerisms, compulsions, stereotypies, myoclonus, drug-induced disorders, Wilson's disease, hyperkinetic movement disorders with a peripheral trigger and those of unclear origin, and psychogenic movement disorders [books.google.it]

  FAME remains an enigmatic familial epilepsy syndrome representing the borderline of epilepsy and movement disorder. [epilepsygenetics.net]

  […] drug induced movement disorders G25.70 Drug induced movement disorder, unspecified G25.71 Drug induced akathisia G25.79 Other drug induced movement disorders G25.8 Other specified extrapyramidal and movement disorders Reimbursement claims with a date [icd10data.com]

• Shivering

  Abstract Benign adult familial myoclonic epilepsy (BAFME or FAME) is an autosomal dominant condition, characterized by shivering-like tremors of cortical origin, myoclonus, and epilepsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Historical note and terminology The term “cortical tremor” was introduced by Ikeda and colleagues to indicate a postural and action-induced shivering movement of the hands mimicking essential tremor but showing the electrophysiological findings of cortical [medlink.com]

  Casari Salvatore Striano Carlo Minetti Federico Zara Short Communication First Online: 30 January 2008 172 Downloads 18 Citations Abstract Benign adult familial myoclonic epilepsy (BAFME or FAME) is an autosomal dominant condition, characterized by shivering-like [link.springer.com]

  Therefore, one wonders whether these drugs may have played a role in causing the action and postural, shivering-like twitching movements of the patients that also appeared later than epileptic seizures, differently from most patients with FCMTE ( Striano [academic.oup.com]

• Behavior Disorder

  Children with epilepsy are more likely to have behavior disorders than their classmates or siblings. [childneurologyfoundation.org]

  BEHAVIORAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS Daydreaming /inattention Daydreaming /inattention is common in childhood and events are frequently misdiagnosed as absence seizures. [epilepsydiagnosis.org]

• Dyslexia

  Learning disability: An abnormal condition affecting children of normal or above-average intelligence, characterized by difficulty in learning fundamentals such as reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and math (dyscalculia). [childneurologyfoundation.org]

[…] caffeine, etc.), hepatotoxic medications, respiratory depressants, corticosteroids, amiodarone, acyclovir, bismuth, thallium, L-dopa Associated with systemic illness: Dialysis, renal failure, liver failure, pulmonary disease, carbon dioxide intoxication Workup [endoflifecare.tripod.com]

• Photoparoxysmal Response

  Photoparoxysmal responses (PPR) were noted in 18 (95%) patients with BAFME but 1 (10%) with EGTCS. CONCLUSION: Faster frequency of GSW, compared with that in EGTCS, accompanied by PPR may be characteristic EEG features of BAFME. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Generalized paroxysmal abnormalities were found in all cases, whereas a photoparoxysmal response was observed in two. JLA showed a positive–negative spike or a series of wavelets related to myoclonus on the contralateral sensorimotor regions. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]

  Response 3 progressive myoclonus epilepsy + Spastic Paraplegia with Myoclonic Epilepsy [rgd.mcw.edu]

  Generalized epileptiform discharges were recorded in 25% of cases, and a photoparoxysmal response in 31%. [cris.unibo.it]

  Photoparoxysmal responses (PPR) were noted in 18 (95%) patients with BAFME but 1 (10%) with EGTCS. Faster frequency of GSW, compared with that in EGTCS, accompanied by PPR may be characteristic EEG features of BAFME. [uoeh-neurology.org]

• Generalized Polyspikes

  Bursts of generalized polyspikes and waves (multiple spike-and-slow-wave complexes) may also be seen, [30] especially during sleep and in syndromes with older age of onset. [reference.medscape.com]

  The EEG shows generalized polyspike and spike-and-wave discharges, frequently precipitated by photic stimulation. [clinicalgate.com]

  Generalized polyspike wave discharges (in 1 of 36 [3%]) or irregular, generalized, frontally maximal sharp wave discharges (in 1 of 36 [3%]) were seen. [jamanetwork.com]

  The EEG may be normal at the time of the initial febrile seizures, but when the myoclonus starts, generalized spike-and-wave or polyspike-and-wave discharges occur. [euroformhealthcare.biz]

• Spike-and-Slow-Waves

  37.  Childhood onset (peak 4–7 years).  Various generalized and focal seizures.  Cognitive deterioration and behavioral disturbances.  EEG with continuous spike and slow wave seen in at least 85% of slow-wave sleep.  Characterized by a hallmark [slideshare.net]

  In the cryptogenic or symptomatic generalized epilepsies, absence seizures are often associated with slow spike-wave complexes of 1.5-2.5 Hz [5] ; these are also called sharp-and-slow-wave complexes. [reference.medscape.com]

  We got the EEG record in three affected members, and all of them showed paroxysm of sharp and slow wave in the posterior leads, with generalized spike and slow wave discharges on IPS. [annalsofian.org]

  Slow spike and wave of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Thirty-six-year-old man with LGS. Note the bilaterally synchronous 1.5- to 2-Hz spike-and-wave discharges. Fig. 9. Slow spike and wave with fast activity in sleep. Eleven-year-om gm with LGS. [euroformhealthcare.biz]

• Generalized Spike-and-Slow-Waves

  We got the EEG record in three affected members, and all of them showed paroxysm of sharp and slow wave in the posterior leads, with generalized spike and slow wave discharges on IPS. [annalsofian.org]

  37.  Childhood onset (peak 4–7 years).  Various generalized and focal seizures.  Cognitive deterioration and behavioral disturbances.  EEG with continuous spike and slow wave seen in at least 85% of slow-wave sleep.  Characterized by a hallmark [slideshare.net]

• 3-4 Hz Spikes

  Typical absence seizures have generalized 3-Hz spike-and-wave complexes (see image below). EEG of a typical absence seizure with 3-Hz spike-and-wave discharges. [reference.medscape.com]

  Her EEG showed 3–4 Hz spike and wave discharges. She had a daughter with childhood absence epilepsy, and two sisters and a cousin with seizures (fig 2 ⇓, family 1). [jnnp.bmj.com]

The material is in no way intended to replace professional medical care by a qualified specialist and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. [orpha.net]

Each chapter includes diagnostic and treatment algorithms to guide practitioners in clinical decision making. [books.google.com]

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Adjunctive treatment in children, young people and adults with Lennox–Gastaut syndrome Do not offer carbamazepine, gabapentin, oxcarbazepine, pregabalin, tiagabine or vigabatrin. [nice.org.uk]

The most important indicator of prognosis is tumor stage. [mycancergenome.org]

 An epileptic disorder characterized by a cluster of signs and symptoms customarily occurring together; these include type of seizure, etiology, anatomy, precipitating factors, age of onset, severity, chronicity, diurnal and circadian cycling and prognosis [slideshare.net]

Although there are advances in therapy and research in Doose Syndrome, prognosis and outcome tends to be unpredictable and varied. Prognosis is more likely to be unfavourable in children who have generalised tonic clonic seizures from the outset. [epilepsyqueensland.com.au]

Prognosis BAFME has no effect on life expectancy. With successful treatment, patients are often relieved from their symptoms. The documents contained in this web site are presented for information purposes only. [orpha.net]

[…] stage and have a relatively favorable prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We conclude that the etiology of BAFME remains to be solved, and further genetic studies, which may require analysis in non-coding regions of a gene, introns or intergenic spacer regions, are necessary to reveal its unknown mutations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The world’s foremost experts describe the phenotypes and subtypes of myoclonic epilepsies and the underlying molecular defects and summarize cutting-edge advances in molecular genetics that shed new light on the etiologies of these syndromes. [books.google.com]

Chapters include sections on clinical phenomenology, etiology and pathogenesis and therapy. There are also on-line resources for clinicians and patients to refer to as well. [books.google.it]

Etiology BAFME has been mapped to at least 4 different chromosomal loci. [orpha.net]

Summary Epidemiology Worldwide prevalence is unknown but an estimated prevalence of 1/35,000 was reported in Japan. [orpha.net]

From basic mechanisms and epidemiology, through diagnosis and therapy, to quality of life issues, the new edition of this established reference covers every aspect of childhood epilepsy and will continue to be the definitive core text for all professionals [books.google.de]

Epidemiology, Classification, and Etiology Epidemiologic studies consistently document an increased incidence of seizure disorders in older adults and suggest that aging is a definite risk factor. 3 In the United States, the annual incidence of seizures [aafp.org]

Epidemiology [ edit ] PME accounts for less than 1% of epilepsy cases at specialist centres. [ citation needed ] The incidence and prevalence of PME is unknown, but there are considerable geography and ethnic variations amongst the specific genetic disorders [en.wikipedia.org]

We aimed to delineate detailed epidemiological backgrounds in patients with Japanese BAFME and to establish diagnostic criteria based on clinical and electrophysiological findings. [read.qxmd.com]

Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders the latest edition to the Contemporary Neurology Series, will cover the signs, the pathophysiology, the genetics (where applicable), and the treatment options of each form of hyperkinetic movement disorder. [books.google.it]

This book discusses the pathophysiology of tremor including membrane mechanisms and rodent models, the advances in genetics and the musculoskeletal models pertinent to body oscillations. [books.google.com]

Genetic causes are not directly preventable. Causes are more often preventable as the infant or young child grows older. [childneurologyfoundation.org]

AEDs are used to prevent recurrent seizures. [stlukes-stl.com]

Keep stairs blocked off as much as possible to prevent children from falling down. Children with controlled epilepsy may still ride a bicycle, however they should wear protective gear at all times and never bike alone. [know-the-ada.com]

Successful treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) or vigabatrin can prevent further developmental regression. Many children develop other seizure types and go on to have Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (see information below). Dravet syndrome. [epilepsyfoundationmn.org]

This prevents rebound seizures that commonly occur with abrupt propofol discontinuation. [enotes.tripod.com]