Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

Definition:

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME/EJM) is the most common form of idiopathic generalized epilepsy. JME appears around puberty and is characterized by seizures with bilateral and irregular myoclonic jerks, predominantly in the arms. No disturbance of consciousness is noticeable. Response to appropriate drugs is good.

References:

[1]. Julia N Bailey, et al. Variant Intestinal-Cell Kinase in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy. N Engl J Med. 2018 Mar 15;378(11):1018-1028. [Content Brief]

[2]. Patrick Cossette, et al. Mutation of GABRA1 in an autosomal dominant form of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Nat Genet. 2002 Jun;31(2):184-9. [Content Brief]

[3]. Peter Wolf, et al. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: A system disorder of the brain. Epilepsy Res. 2015 Aug;114:2-12. [Content Brief]

[4]. Toshimitsu Suzuki, et al. Mutations in EFHC1 cause juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Nat Genet. 2004 Aug;36(8):842-9. [Content Brief]

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