Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy Syndromes: Clinical Features and Long-term Outcomes
The idiopathic generalized epilepsies (IGEs) have historically included the syndromes childhood absence epilepsy (CAE), juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE), juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME), and epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures alone (GTCA). Recognition of the IGEs is important for clinical care, as it informs diagnosis, prevents unnecessary investigation, allows optimal selection of anti-seizure medications (ASMs), and provides prognostic guidance. According to the new ILAE definition in 2022, the study aims to describe the clinical features, electroencephalographic, imaging findings and long-term prognosis.
• Patients are consecutively and prospectively enrolled from epilepsy center, with newly diagnosed epilepsy or established epilepsy.
• Patients have a diagnosis of idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE), according to the 2022 diagnostic criteria.
• Comprehensive clinical information is collected, and 24 hour video-electroencephalography is performed.
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