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Autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy: two families with novel mutations in the LGI1 gene.
Epilepsia - 1 Mar 2004
Hedera Peter, Abou-Khalil Bassel, Crunk Amy E, Taylor Kelly A, Haines Jonathan L, Sutcliffe James S
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PURPOSE: Mutations in the leucine rich, glioma inactivated gene (LGI1) were recently described in a small number of families with autosomal dominant lateral temporal epilepsy (ADLTE). ADLTE is characterized by partial seizures with symptoms suggestive of a lateral temporal onset, including frequent auditory aura. Here we report the results of clinical and genetic analyses of two newly identified families with...
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