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Myoclonic Epilepsy, Juvenile  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A disorder characterized by the onset of myoclonus in adolescence, a marked increase in the incidence of absence seizures (see EPILEPSY, ABSENCE), and generalized major motor seizures (see EPILEPSY, TONIC-CLONIC). The myoclonic episodes tend to occur shortly after awakening. Seizures tend to be aggravated by sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Hereditary and sporadic forms have been identified. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p323)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Adolescent Myoclonic Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy, Myoclonic Juvenile
  • Epilepsy, Myoclonic, Juvenile
  • Impulsive Petit Mal Epilepsy
  • Impulsive Petit Mal, Janz
  • Janz Impulsive Petit Mal
  • Janz Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
  • Janz Syndrome
  • JME (Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy)
  • Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
  • Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy of Janz
  • Myoclonic Epilepsy, Adolescent
  • Myoclonic Epilepsy, Juvenile, 1
  • Petit Mal, Impulsive
  • Petit Mal, Impulsive, Janz

In other languages

  • French

  • EMJ (Épilepsie Myoclonique Juvénile)
  • Épilepsie myoclonique de l'adolescent
  • Épilepsie myoclonique juvénile de Janz
  • Petit mal impulsif
  • Syndrome de Janz

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