Janz juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

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Description of Janz juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

Janz juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: A disorder characterized by the onset of myoclonus in adolescence, a marked increase in the incidence of absence seizures (see EPILEPSY, ABSENCE), and generalized major motor seizures (see EPILEPSY, TONIC-CLONIC). The myoclonic episodes tend to occur shortly after awakening. Seizures tend to be aggravated by sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Hereditary and sporadic forms have been identified. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p323)
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These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Janz juvenile myoclonic epilepsy:

• Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
• Myoclonic epilepsy
• Juvenile
• Myoclonic
• Epilepsy (132 causes)
• Disorder
• Myoclonus (149 causes)
• Adolescence
• Increase
• Incidence

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• Impulsive petit mal of Janz

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External links related to: Janz juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

• Janz' syndrome (www.whonamedit.com)
• OMIM - MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY, JUVENILE, 1; EJM1
• eMedicine - Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic : Article by Jose E Cavazos, MD, PhD

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