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Genetic testing in the epilepsies-developments and dilemmas.
Nature reviews. Neurology - 1 May 2014
Poduri Annapurna, Sheidley Beth Rosen, Shostak Sara, Ottman Ruth
Abstract excerpt
In the past two decades, the number of genes recognized to have a role in the epilepsies has dramatically increased. The availability of testing for epilepsy-related genes is potentially helpful for clarification of the diagnosis and prognosis, selection of optimal treatments, and provision of information for family planning. For some patients, identification of a specific genetic cause of their epilepsy has...
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