Progressive Familial Myoclonus Epilepsy
Overview
Overview
Journal
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Specialties
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Psychiatry
Neurosurgery
Psychiatry
Date
1975 Sep 1
PMID
1185222
Citations
1
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Abstract
Seven cases of progressive familial myoclonus epilepsy occurring in three families are presented. The patients were in different stages of the illness. The EEG was abnormal in all. It is suggested that these cases belong clinically to the Lafora bodies group. Nystagmus and optic atrophy, seen in one patient, have not been described previously. Myoclonic jerks did not respond to treatment with diazepam and ethosuximide.
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