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ORPHA:64280

Childhood absence epilepsy

Also called Pyknolepsy

Body system
Neurological diseases
Inheritance pattern
Autosomal dominant
Typical age of onset
Adolescent, Childhood
Estimated prevalence
1-9 / 100 000 (United States)
Rarity class
1-9 / 100 000

ORPHA:64280 is classified under "Neurological diseases" in the Orphanet nomenclature.

Common signs

  • EEG with spike-wave complexes (2.5-3.5 Hz)
  • Typical absence seizure
  • Pallor
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety