Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci
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Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci (FFEVF) is an uncommon form of recurrent seizures (epilepsy) that runs in families. Seizures associated with FFEVF can begin at any time from infancy to adulthood. The seizures are described as focal or partial, which means they begin in one region of the brain and do not cause a loss of consciousness. In more than 70 percent of affected individuals, these seizures begin in one of two areas of the brain, either the temporal lobe or the frontal lobe. The region of the brain where the seizures start tends to stay the same over time. In rare instances, seizure activity that starts in one area spreads to affect the entire brain and causes a loss of consciousness, muscle stiffening, and rhythmic jerking. Episodes that begin as partial seizures and spread throughout the brain are known as secondarily generalized seizures.
Descrizione
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci (FFEVF) is an uncommon form of recurrent seizures (epilepsy) that runs in families. Seizures associated with FFEVF can begin at any time from infancy to adulthood. The seizures are described as focal or partial, which means they begin in one region of the brain and do not cause a loss of consciousness. In more than 70 percent of affected individuals, these seizures begin in one of two areas of the brain, either the temporal lobe or the frontal lobe. The region of the brain where the seizures start tends to stay the same over time. In rare instances, seizure activity that starts in one area spreads to affect the entire brain and causes a loss of consciousness, muscle stiffening, and rhythmic jerking. Episodes that begin as partial seizures and spread throughout the brain are known as secondarily generalized seizures.
Among family members with FFEVF, individuals may not have the same brain region affected (variable foci), meaning that one person's seizures may not begin in the same part of the brain as their affected relative.
Some individuals with FFEVF also have a brain malformation called focal cortical dysplasia. Seizures in these individuals are typically not well-controlled with medication.
Most people with FFEVF are intellectually normal, and there are no problems with their brain function between seizures. However, some people with FFEVF have developed psychiatric disorders (such as schizophrenia), behavioural problems, or intellectual disability. It is unclear whether these additional features are directly related to epilepsy in these individuals.
Modelli di ereditarietà
The source lists the following possible inheritance patterns: Autosomal dominant. More than one pattern can apply in different cases.
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Altri nomi
Familial partial epilepsy with variable foci
FFEVF
Partial epilepsy with variable foci
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Tipi di convulsioni
For more information, see the separate leaflet called Epilepsy and seizures. Types of epileptic seizures Seizures are divided into two main types - generalised and focal (used to be called partial). This is probably the reason for attacchi in in most people who have epilepsy; they have likely inherited a combination of different gene variants that.
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Convulsione febbrile
A febrile seizure is a convulsion that occurs in some children with a high temperature (fever). Febrile seizures are more common in children who have had a previous febrile seizure (3-5 out of 10 children who have had one febrile seizure will go on to have another one). They are also more common in children con a family history of febrile.
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Convulsioni focali
Non ci sono different types di epilepsy, e different types of seizures. This leaflet is about focal seizures, which used to be called partial seizures. What is a focal seizure. A seizure is a problem caused by a sudden burst of electrical activity in the brain. With a focal seizure, the burst of electrical activity stays in one part of the brain..
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Lesioni del lobo temporale
Temporal lobe epilepsy Seizures which begin in the crisi del lobo temporale can cause a wide variety of symptoms. These symptoms may include... The seizure may also cause nice sensations and be enjoyable. Temporal lobe epilessia can be treated with medicines that are used for epilepsy, but treatment will also depend on any underlying temporal lobe lesion. See.
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Vivere con una condizione a lungo termine
A long-term condition cannot be cured but its symptoms and complications may be controlled with treatment. Examples are arthritis, asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and high blood pressure. Long-term condition... What is a long-term condition. A long-term condition è an malattie that cannot be cured ma can usually be controlled with medicines or other.
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Epilessia
About 1 in 30 people in the UK develop epilepsy at some stage in their lives. However, epilepsy can begin at any age. What is epilepsy. L'epilessia è una condizione cerebrale di lunga durata che provoca crisi epilettiche ripetute. It can cause different symptoms, from someone becoming unconscious and shaking, to someone behaving unusually for a short.
Ulteriori letture e riferimenti
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