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Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2025


MeSH Supplementary
Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized
Unique ID
C562694
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C562694
Entry Term(s)
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy
Registry Numbers
0
Heading Mapped to
*Epilepsy, Generalized
Frequency
254
Note
Epilepsy classification that includes several common SEIZURE types, including: childhood ABSENCE EPILEPSY (OMIM: 600131), juvenile absence epilepsy (OMIM: 607631), juvenile MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY (OMIM: 254770), and epilepsy with grand mal seizures on awakening. Seizures occur in the absence of detectable brain lesions and/or metabolic abnormalities and are initially generalized with a bilateral, synchronous, generalized, symmetrical EEG discharge. OMIM: 600669
Date of Entry
2012/11/05
Revision Date
2015/08/18
Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized Preferred
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