Idiopathic generalised epilepsy (IGE): classification
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Idiopathic generalised epilepsy (IGE): classification. The onset age is 4-2 years, Peak is 6 years. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE)
- The onset age is 4-2 years
- Peak is 6 years
Juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE)
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Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME)
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Epilepsy with generalized tonic-clonic seizures alone (GTCA)
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Epileptic encephalopathy
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Developmental epilepsies
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Synonym
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References
- Wirrell EC, Nabbout R, Scheffer IE, et al. Methodology for classification and definition of epilepsy syndromes with list of syndromes: Report of the ILAE Task Force on Nosology and Definitions. Epilepsia 2022; 63:1333-1348.
- Riney K, Bogacz A, Somerville E, et al. International League Against Epilepsy classification and definition of epilepsy syndromes with onset at a variable age: position statement by the ILAE Task Force on Nosology and Definitions. Epilepsia 2022; 63:1443-1474.
- Devinsky O, Elder C, Sivathamboo S, Scheffer IE, Koepp MJ. Idiopathic generalized epilepsy: misunderstandings, challenges, and opportunities. Neurology 2024; 102:e208076.
