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Genetic advances are identifying more causes of neonatal epilepsy. A clinical approach focusing on electro-clinical and MRI findings aids in rapid genetic diagnosis for targeted treatments.

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  • Genetics
  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics

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  • Neonatal epilepsy genetics is rapidly advancing due to genomic technologies.
  • Genetic causes are categorized into malformations of cortical development, genetic-metabolic, genetic-vascular, genetic-syndromic, and genetic-cellular disorders.
  • Clinical presentation shows locus heterogeneity and variable expressivity, complicating diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the genetic causes of neonatal epilepsy.
  • To propose a diagnostic approach for genetic diagnosis.
  • To emphasize the importance of rapid genetic identification for targeted therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on neonatal epilepsy genetics.
  • Categorization of genetic causes.
  • Emphasis on clinical features like electro-clinical phenotype and MRI findings for diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Genomic advances have expanded the list of known genetic causes of neonatal epilepsy.
  • Clinical features can overlap across different genetic etiologies.
  • A structured diagnostic approach integrating clinical data is feasible.

Conclusions:

  • Rapid genetic diagnosis in neonatal epilepsy is crucial for timely and targeted treatment.
  • Integrating electro-clinical and imaging findings aids in navigating the complex genetic landscape.
  • Achieving a genetic diagnosis, though challenging, is increasingly possible and beneficial.