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Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy (ADNFLE) is a rare form of epilepsy characterized by brief, sudden, and unpredictable seizures that occur primarily during sleep. These seizures are associated with abnormal electrical activity in the frontal lobe of the brain and can cause muscle contractions, confusion, and loss of consciousness. | Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy (ADNFLE) is a rare form of epilepsy characterized by brief, sudden, and unpredictable [[seizures]] that occur primarily during sleep. | ||
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These seizures are associated with abnormal electrical activity in the frontal lobe of the brain and can cause muscle contractions, confusion, and loss of consciousness. | |||
==Genetics== | |||
ADNFLE is an inherited condition and is caused by a genetic mutation. Effective treatment may include medications, lifestyle modifications, and in some cases, surgery. | |||
==Reference== | |||
* The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (2021). About aasm. Https://aasm.Org/about-aasm/ | * The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (2021). About aasm. Https://aasm.Org/about-aasm/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:59, 5 February 2023
Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy (ADNFLE) is a rare form of epilepsy characterized by brief, sudden, and unpredictable seizures that occur primarily during sleep.
Clinical features
These seizures are associated with abnormal electrical activity in the frontal lobe of the brain and can cause muscle contractions, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
Genetics
ADNFLE is an inherited condition and is caused by a genetic mutation. Effective treatment may include medications, lifestyle modifications, and in some cases, surgery.
Reference
- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (2021). About aasm. Https://aasm.Org/about-aasm/
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