Genetic diagnosis in neonatal-onset epilepsies: Back to the future.

Abstract excerpt

Seizures are more frequent in newborns than in any other period of life. In most cases they are due to acute dysfunction of the central nervous system; however some can be true epileptic disorders with an early onset. Although rare, diagnosis of neonatal-onset epilepsies is rising as genetic testing increases. The spectrum of clinical severity associated with specific genes can vary widely with difficulties in...

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• Epilepsy
• Genetic Association Studies
• Genetic Testing
• Genetic Variation
• Infant, Newborn