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A clinical and genetic study of 33 new cases with early-onset absence epilepsy.
Epilepsy research - 1 Aug 2011
Giordano Lucio, Vignoli Aglaia, Accorsi Patrizia, Galli Jessica, Pezzella Marianna, Traverso Monica, Battaglia Silvia, Baglietto Maria Giuseppina, Beccaria Francesca, Cerminara Caterina, Gambara Silvia, Del Giudice Ennio, Crichiutti Giovanni, Bisulli Francesca, Pinci Mariangela, Tinuper Paolo, Briatore Eleonora, Calzolari Stefano, Coppola Antonietta, Canevini Maria Paola, Capovilla Giuseppe, Striano Salvatore, Zara Federico, Minetti Carlo, Striano Pasquale
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To investigate the electroclinical features and the outcome of patients with typical absences starting before the 3 years of life. METHODS: We reviewed the clinical data of patients with absences started before 3 years observed over a 15-year period. Mutation analysis of SLC2A1 (GLUT-1) gene was performed when possible. Their clinical features were compared with those of subjects with a diagnosis of...
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