progressive myoclonus epilepsyImported
A variable age at onset electroclinical syndrome characterised by a relentlessly progressive disease course until death.
OMIM mapping confirmed by DO. [SN]. OMIM mapping submitted by NeuroDevNet. [LS].
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PME
progressive myoclonic epilepsy
progressive Myoclonus epilepsy
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Progressive myoclonus epilepsy should considered in a patient with myoclonic seizures, with or without generalized tonic-clonic seizures in the following settings: Progressive cognitive decline , Myoclonus resulting in progressive motor impairment, Cerebellar signs , Background slowing on EEG (particularly if increasing over time), Myoclonus that is refractory to trials of appropriate anti-seizure medication
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