Family History of Epilepsy: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Family History of Epilepsy

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]

Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Family history of birthmarks is associated with symptomatic strokes, and family history of seizures is associated with earlier seizure onset. [rarediseases.org]

[…] with bilateral brain involvement are more likely to have learning disabilities and intellectual disability, while the extent of the port-wine birthmark is associated with epilepsy [rarediseases.org]

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]

Familial Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy

About a third of patients with JME have a positive family history of epilepsy. [emedicine.medscape.com]

family history of seizures or epilepsy. [neupsykey.com]

Benign Myoclonic Epilepsy in Infancy Clinical Features Myoclonus in this rare syndrome occurs during the first or second years of life in normal children who often have a [neupsykey.com]

Benign Familial Infantile Epilepsy Type 4

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]

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]

Patients often have a family history of epilepsy and seem to have a genetically predisposed risk of attack. [genetics.ouhsc.edu]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Menkes Disease

Disease Overview Synonyms Subdivisions Signs & Symptoms Causes Affected Populations Disorders with Similar Symptoms Diagnosis Standard Therapies Clinical Trials and Studies References Programs & Resources Complete Report Last updated: March 24, 2020 Years published: 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 2004, 2008, 2020[…] [rarediseases.org]

Tricho-Rhino-Phalangeal Syndrome

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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]

The following individuals are candidates for generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures gene testing: Individuals with a family history of generalized epilepsy with febrile [centogene.com]

The family history of seizures in SMEI is in keeping with the spectrum of seizure phenotypes seen in generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus (GEFS+). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hartnup Disease

NOTE: This is the Professional Version. CONSUMERS: Click here for the Consumer Version Hartnup disease is a rare disease due to abnormal absorption and excretion of tryptophan and other amino acids. Symptoms are rash, CNS abnormalities, short stature, headache, and collapsing or fainting. Diagnosis is by high[…] [merckmanuals.com]

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]

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]

One third of JME patients have a positive family history of epilepsy. [accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.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]

Focal Epilepsy - Speech Disorder - Mental Retardation

Our patient's infrequent non-clustered seizures with absence of family history of epilepsy are consistent with prior descriptions of NTLE. [jcsm.aasm.org]

Absence epilepsy. Twelve-year-old girl with seizures denoted by staring and a family history of seizure. [euroformhealthcare.biz]

A family history of seizures or epilepsy is usually not seen. How is this syndrome diagnosed? [epilepsy.com]

Autism Spectrum Disorder - Epilepsy - Arthrogryposis

Twenty-five percent of patients had a family history of epilepsy, while only 8% had a family history of ASD. [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

The age of onset of epilepsy ranged between 5 and 10 years (42%). [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

Pediatric Ependymoma

history of severe epilepsy - Presence of previously undiagnosed mitochondrial disorder detected by screening as part of trial - Elevated blood ammonium and lactate level [archimaid.fr]

[…] receive radiotherapy - Patient for whom imaging remains RX despite all effort to clarify the MRI conclusion Stratum 3: - Pre-existing severe hepatic and/or renal damage - Family [archimaid.fr]

Familial Febrile Seizures Type 4

In addition, 11.4% also had a positive family history of epilepsy. Five family pedigrees could be drawn. [cags.org.ae]

history of seizures There is a family history of epilepsy The child attends a day nursery, where more childhood infections are likely. [medicalnewstoday.com]

[…] adjusting for socioeconomic and perinatal risk factors, and family history of epilepsy, febrile seizures, or psychiatric disorders. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]

Familial Febrile Seizures Type 11

Among the patient factors that proved unrelated to surgical outcome were seizure type, history of childhood febrile seizures, history of status epilepticus, family history [acronymfinder.com]

He had no family history of epilepsy. [ingentaconnect.com]

[…] duration, seizure frequency, mesial temporal sclerosis, dysplasia, perinatal insults, vascular insults, a family history of epilepsy, febrile seizures, neuropsychological [minervamedica.it]

Epileptic Vertigo

[4] This hypothesis is supported by occurrences of vertiginous epilepsy in those with a family history of epilepsy.[6] Labeled lobes of the brain. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] tested hypothesis that some believe may play a larger role in determining who is affected by this disease is a genetic mutation that predisposes the subject for vertiginous epilepsy [en.wikipedia.org]

Familial Febrile Seizures Type 9

history of seizures There is a family history of epilepsy The child attends a day nursery, where more childhood infections are likely. [medicalnewstoday.com]

[…] onset of febrile seizures (i.e. before 1 year of age)  A family history of epilepsy  Complex febrile convulsion. [slideshare.net]

Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those who have: a family history of epilepsy; cerebral palsy; a history of delayed development; a neurological condition [healthlinkbc.ca]

Familial Febrile Seizures Type 6

There must be no past history of non febrile convulsion; no family history of epilepsy, but a history of febrile convulsions is acceptable. [jpma.org.pk]

history of seizures There is a family history of epilepsy The child attends a day nursery, where more childhood infections are likely. [medicalnewstoday.com]

We examined whether age at first febrile seizure, time since first febrile seizure, number of febrile seizures, family history of febrile seizures, family history of epilepsy [academic.oup.com]

Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures plus Type 7

The certain criteria of febrile seizure which can predict the chance of progression to later epilepsy includes family history of epilepsy, complex febrile seizures and abnormalities [psj.mums.ac.ir]

A family history of epilepsy may be evident but does not have to be. EEG results may indicate that seizures start "all over" the brain. [uwhealth.org]

Risk Factors for Future Epilepsy After a Febrile Seizure Complex febrile seizure* Family history of epilepsy Fever duration < 1 hour before seizure onset Neurodevelopmental [aafp.org]

Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy

Is this epilepsy syndrome inherited? ADNFLE is typically inherited, but sporadic causes have been reported. A family history of epilepsy is usually present in ADNFLE. [epilepsy.com]

Case Report This is the case of a left-handed 34-year-old man with a negative family history for epilepsy and psychosis. [neuro.psychiatryonline.org]

[…] gene testing: Individuals with a family history of partial epilepsy and presentation of the most common symptoms Individuals without a positive family history, but with symptoms [centogene.com]

Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy

Ten patients (27%) had a family history of epilepsy, and six patients (16.2%) had a family history of FS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

In some cases, no etiology is found and there is a family history of epilepsy. METHOD: The authors screened SCN1A in 24 patients with SMEI and 23 with IS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A family history of epilepsy or febrile convulsions is present in 30% of cases. Myoclonic attacks are short and mild, they involve mainly the head and upper limbs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Familial Febrile Seizures Type 1

In addition, 11.4% also had a positive family history of epilepsy. Five family pedigrees could be drawn. [cags.org.ae]

These include: abnormal neurologic exam (including development) "atypical" febrile seizures family history of epilepsy Children having none of these risk factors have the [meddean.luc.edu]

history of seizures There is a family history of epilepsy The child attends a day nursery, where more childhood infections are likely. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Generalized Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures plus Type 3

Risk Factors for Future Epilepsy After a Febrile Seizure Complex febrile seizure* Family history of epilepsy Fever duration < 1 hour before seizure onset Neurodevelopmental [aafp.org]

The following individuals are candidates for generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures gene testing: Individuals with a family history of generalized epilepsy with febrile [centogene.com]

Familial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Type 5

The individuals from this group were absent any family history of epilepsy. [bmcmedgenet.biomedcentral.com]

Babtain, Impact of a family history of epilepsy on the diagnosis of epilepsy in southern Saudi Arabia, Seizure, 22, 7, (542), (2013). [doi.org]

Four patients (4.8%) had a family history of epilepsy and eight patients (9.5%) had precipitating events. [dovepress.com]

Familial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Type 7

Our data support the existence of a peculiar form of non‐lesional temporal lobe epilepsy closely related to ADPEAF but without a positive family history. [academic.oup.com]

We analysed 53 patients (24 females and 29 males) with PEAF diagnosed according to the following criteria: partial epilepsy with auditory symptoms, negative family history [academic.oup.com]

In 1998, Agugliaet al., comparing mild non lesional TLE with severe cases, concluded that the mild form is characterized by a higher prevalence of familial history of epilepsy [academic.oup.com]