Epilepsy (redirected from Lafora's myoclonic epilepsy)

epilepsy /ep·i·lep·sy/ (ep´i-lep?se) any of a group of syndromes characterized by paroxysmal transient disturbances of brain function that may be manifested as episodic impairment or loss of consciousness, abnormal motor phenomena, psychic or sensory disturbances, or perturbation of the autonomic nervous system; symptoms are due to disturbance of the electrical activity of the brain.

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absence epilepsy  that characterized by absence seizures, usually having its onset in childhood or adolescence.

focal epilepsy  that consisting of focal seizures.

generalized epilepsy  epilepsy in which the seizures are generalized; they may have a focal onset or be generalized from the beginning.

grand mal epilepsy  a symptomatic form of epilepsy, often preceded by an aura, characterized by sudden loss of consciousness with tonic-clonic seizures.

jacksonian epilepsy  epilepsy marked by focal motor seizures with unilateral clonic movements that start in one muscle group and spread systematically to adjacent groups, reflecting the march of epileptic activity through the motor cortex.

juvenile myoclonic epilepsy  a syndrome of sudden myoclonic jerks, occurring particularly in the morning or under periods of stress or fatigue, primarily in children and adolescents.

Lafora's myoclonic epilepsy  a form characterized by attacks of intermittent or continuous clonus of muscle groups, resulting in difficulties in voluntary movement, mental deterioration, and Lafora bodies in various cells.

myoclonic epilepsy  any form of epilepsy accompanied by myoclonus.

petit mal epilepsy  absence e.

photic epilepsy , photogenic epilepsy reflex epilepsy in which seizures are induced by a flickering light.

posttraumatic epilepsy  that occurring after head injury.

psychomotor epilepsy  temporal lobe e.

reflex epilepsy  epileptic seizures occurring in response to sensory stimuli.

rotatory epilepsy  temporal lobe epilepsy in which the automatisms consist of rotating body movements.

sensory epilepsy 

1. seizures manifested by paresthesias or hallucinations of sight, smell, or taste.

2. reflex e.

somatosensory epilepsy  sensory epilepsy with paresthesias such as burning, tingling, or numbness.

temporal lobe epilepsy  a form characterized by complex partial seizures.

visual epilepsy  sensory epilepsy in which there are visual hallucinations.

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ep·i·lep·sy (p-lps)

n.

Any of various neurological disorders characterized by sudden, recurring attacks of motor, sensory, or psychic malfunction with or without loss of consciousness or convulsive seizures. Also called seizure disorder.

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Epilepsy

A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures with or without a loss of consciousness.

Mentioned in: Antianxiety Drugs, Anticonvulsant Drugs, Benzodiazepines, Biofeedback, Electroencephalography

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epilepsy (eˈ·p·lepˑ·sē),

n medical condition characterized by repeated episodes of erratic brain electrical discharge. They may be convulsive or nonconvulsive. Epilepsy may be caused by degenerative brain diseases; injuries incurred at birth; infections affecting the brain and central nervous system, head traumas, strokes, drugs, or unknown causes. Also called
falling sickness.

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epilepsy (ep´ilep´sē),

n a group of neurologic disorders characterized by recurrent episodes of convulsive seizures, sensory disturbances, abnormal behavior, and loss of consciousness. Most epilepsy is of an unknown etiology but may be associated with cerebral trauma, brain tumors, vascular disturbances, or chemical imbalance. Drugs used in the treatment of symptoms (e.g., hydantoin sodium, diphenylhydantoin sodium) may promote gingival hyperplasia.

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epilepsy

paroxysmal transient disturbances of nervous system function resulting from abnormal electrical activity of the brain. It is not a specific disease, but rather a group of signs that are manifestations of any of a number of conditions that overstimulate the brain. Such signs include episodic impairment or loss of consciousness, abnormal motor phenomena or convulsions, psychic or sensory disturbances or perturbation of the autonomic nervous system. The term is often used interchangeably with seizures or convulsions.

There are several methods for classifying the various types of epilepsy. On the basis of origin, epilepsy is idiopathic (cryptogenic, essential, genetic) or symptomatic (acquired, organic). Symptomatic epilepsy has a physical cause, for example, brain tumor, injury to the brain at birth, a wound or blow to the head, or an endocrine disorder.

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autonomic epilepsy

see visceral epilepsy (below).

cortical epilepsy

seizures originating from a discrete focus in the cerebrum. Called also partial seizures.

idiopathic epilepsy

no cause can be diagnosed during life and no lesions are demonstrable at autopsy. The diagnosis is made by ruling out all extracranial and other intracranial causes. In dogs, this disorder occurs most frequently in certain breeds, particularly German shepherd dogs, miniature poodles, Keeshonds, Tervuren shepherds and Beagles, in which it is regarded as an inherited trait. Generalized seizures begin occurring at a young age, typically from 1 to 3 years; the affected dog is otherwise normal. Called also true epilepsy.

In affected cattle seizures occur from 2 to 3 months of age. A form of idiopathic epilepsy has been recorded in horses.

Jacksonian epilepsy

see jacksonian epilepsy.

myoclonic epilepsy

see glycoproteinosis.

visceral epilepsy

a visceral response to a focus of irritation in the cerebral cortex, usually vomiting and diarrhea. Called also autonomic epilepsy.