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Familial genetic predisposition, epilepsy localization and antecedent febrile seizures.
Epilepsy research - 1 Jan 2007
Abou-Khalil B, Krei L, Lazenby B, Harris P A, Haines J L, Hedera P
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PURPOSE: The magnitude of genetic influence in epilepsy may vary in relation to epilepsy classification and localization and factors such as antecedent febrile seizures. We assessed this genetic influence in a large epilepsy population. METHODS: Patients with established epilepsy diagnosis evaluated in the Vanderbilt Epilepsy Program were systematically questioned about family history of epilepsy and febrile...
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