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Diagnosing juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in an elderly patient
R A Grünewald1, C P Panayiotopoulos
1National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK.
Seizure
|September 1, 1994
Abstract:
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy is a common idiopathic generalized epilepsy with age-related onset of symptoms. We present an unusual case where definitive diagnosis was delayed until the patient was aged 66 years, despite early recognition of the clinical features. Although uncommon in the elderly, JME should be considered in all patients with seizures refractory to treatment.
Insights
Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) typically presents in youth. This case highlights JME diagnosed late in a 66-year-old, emphasizing its consideration in elderly patients with refractory seizures.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epileptology
Background:
- Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) is a common form of idiopathic generalized epilepsy.
- JME typically has an age-related onset of symptoms, usually in adolescence or early adulthood.