Epilepsy in fragile X syndrome.

doi:10.1017/s0012162201002833

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Epilepsy in fragile X syndrome.

Developmental medicine and child neurology - 1 Nov 2002

Berry-Kravis Elizabeth

Abstract excerpt

Epilepsy is reported to occur in 10 to 20% of individuals with fragile X syndrome (FXS). A frequent seizure/EEG pattern in FXS appears to resemble that of benign focal epilepsy of childhood (BFEC, benign rolandic epilepsy). To evaluate seizure frequency and type in a Chicago FXS cohort, data regarding potential seizure history were reviewed for 136 individuals with FXS (age range 2 to 51 years: 113 males and 23...

Topics

Adolescent
Adult
Anticonvulsants
Child
Child, Preschool
Electroencephalography
Epilepsies, Partial
Epilepsy, Generalized
Epilepsy, Rolandic
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein
Fragile X Syndrome
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Male
Nerve Tissue Proteins
RNA-Binding Proteins

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PMID: 12418611
DOI: 10.1017/s0012162201002833

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