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Progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 5

ORPHA:402082· ICD-10 G40.3

Definition

A rare, genetic neurological disorder characterized by early-onset progressive ataxia associated with myoclonic seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures (which are often sleep-related), and normal to mild intellectual disability. Dysarthria, upward gaze palsy, sensory neuropathy, developmental delay and autistic disorder have also been associated.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Adolescent