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Genetic testing in benign familial epilepsies of the first year of life: clinical and diagnostic significance.
Epilepsia - 1 Mar 2013
Zara Federico, Specchio Nicola, Striano Pasquale, Robbiano Angela, Gennaro Elena, Paravidino Roberta, Vanni Nicola, Beccaria Francesca, Capovilla Giuseppe, Bianchi Amedeo, Caffi Lorella, Cardilli Viviana, Darra Francesca, Bernardina Bernardo Dalla, Fusco Lucia, Gaggero Roberto, Giordano Lucio, Guerrini Renzo, Incorpora Gemma, Mastrangelo Massimo, Spaccini Luigina, Laverda Anna Maria, Vecchi Marilena, Vanadia Francesca, Veggiotti Pierangelo, Viri Maurizio, Occhi Guya, Budetta Mauro, Taglialatela Maurizio, Coviello Domenico A, Vigevano Federico, Minetti Carlo
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: To dissect the genetics of benign familial epilepsies of the first year of life and to assess the extent of the genetic overlap between benign familial neonatal seizures (BFNS), benign familial neonatal-infantile seizures (BFNIS), and benign familial infantile seizures (BFIS). METHODS: Families with at least two first-degree relatives affected by focal seizures starting within the first year of life and...
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