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Progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 1

ORPHA:308· ICD-10 G40.3

Definition

A rare progressive myoclonic epilepsy (PME) disorder characterized by action- and stimulus-sensitive myoclonus, and tonic-clonic seizures with ataxia, but with only a mild cognitive decline over time.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Autosomal recessive
Age of onset
Adolescent, Childhood