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Absence Epilepsy (Childhood Absence Epilepsy)

A seizure disorder usually occurring in childhood characterized by rhythmic electrical brain discharges of generalized onset. Clinical features include a sudden cessation of ongoing activity usually without loss of postural tone. Rhythmic blinking of the eyelids or lip smacking frequently accompanies the SEIZURES. The usual duration is 5-10 seconds, and multiple episodes may occur daily. Juvenile absence epilepsy is characterized by the juvenile onset of absence seizures and an increased incidence of myoclonus and tonic-clonic seizures. (Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p736)
Also Known As:
Childhood Absence Epilepsy; Epilepsy, Juvenile Absence; Pyknolepsy; Epilepsy, Absence; Absence Seizure Disorder; Epilepsy Juvenile Absence; Epilepsy, Absence, Atypical; Epilepsy, Petit Mal; Juvenile Absence Epilepsy; Pykno-Epilepsy; Seizure Disorder, Absence; Absence Epilepsy, Childhood; Absence Epilepsy, Juvenile; Absence Seizure Disorders; Epilepsy, Childhood Absence; Minor Epilepsy; Petit Mal, Akinetic; Pykno Epilepsy; Pyknolepsies; Seizure Disorders, Absence; Akinetic Petit Mal; Epilepsy, Minor; Petit Mal Epilepsy
Networked: 850 relevant articles (41 outcomes, 140 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Seizures (Absence Seizure)
2. Epilepsy (Aura)
3. Absence Epilepsy (Childhood Absence Epilepsy)
4. Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
5. Generalized Epilepsy

Experts

1. Citraro, Rita: 27 articles (05/2022 - 09/2005)
2. Russo, Emilio: 27 articles (05/2022 - 09/2005)
3. De Sarro, Giovambattista: 26 articles (05/2022 - 09/2005)
4. van Luijtelaar, Gilles: 25 articles (01/2021 - 07/2003)
5. Onat, Filiz: 22 articles (01/2022 - 10/2003)
6. Snutch, Terrance P: 19 articles (06/2022 - 03/2004)
7. Cain, Stuart M: 13 articles (06/2022 - 01/2009)
8. O'Brien, Terence J: 13 articles (01/2019 - 02/2005)
9. Howland, John G: 12 articles (06/2022 - 01/2016)
10. Nicoletti, Ferdinando: 12 articles (05/2022 - 07/2011)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Absence Epilepsy:
1. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)IBA
2. Ethosuximide (Zarontin)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Lamotrigine (Lamictal)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Levetiracetam (Keppra)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Valproic Acid (Depakote)FDA LinkGeneric
6. Immunoglobulin E (IgE)IBA
7. Pentylenetetrazole (Metrazol)IBA
8. Kainic Acid (Kainate)IBA
9. AMPA Receptors (AMPA Receptor)IBA
10. Amantadine (Aman)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Ketogenic Diet
3. Vagus Nerve Stimulation
4. Subcutaneous Injections
5. High-Protein Low-Carbohydrate Diet (Atkins Diet)