Epilepsy causes sudden, intense bursts of electrical activity in the brain. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a type of epilepsy. Patients with LGS experience many different types of seizures including: Tonic - stiffening of the body. Atonic - temporary loss of muscle tone and consciousness, causing the patient to fall.
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LGS, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome....CharacteristicsPrevalence (n=40)From LGS diagnosis to last visit7.8±4.2Organ involvementNeuromuscular system40 (100)Gastrointestinal system10 (25)45 more rows•Jan 1, 2019
Causes. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome can have many different causes. The disorder likely has a genetic component, although the specific genetic factors are not well understood. Most cases of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome are caused by an existing neurological abnormality.
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A diagnosis of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is usually made based upon a thorough clinical evaluation, a detailed patient history and a complete physical and neurological evaluation including advanced imaging techniques, such as electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe form of childhood epilepsy with multiple types of seizures. In 1 out of 4 people, no cause can be found. About 2 to 5% of children with epilepsy have LGS. Usually, LGS persists through childhood and adolescence to adult years.Feb 12, 2020
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a rare and severe kind of epilepsy that starts in childhood. Children with LGS have seizures often, and they have several different kinds of seizures. This condition is hard to treat, but researchers are looking for new therapies.Dec 16, 2020
The characteristic diffuse slow spike wave pattern of LGS gradually disappears with age and is replaced by focal epileptic discharges, especially multiple independent spikes. Mortality rate is reported at 3% (mean follow-up period of 8.5 y) to 7% (mean follow-up period of 9.7 y). Death often is related to accidents.
The prognosis for individuals with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome varies. There is no cure for the disorder. Complete recovery, including freedom from seizures and normal development, is very rare.Mar 27, 2019
This is certainly true in the case of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), an age-related epileptogenic encephalopathy which comprises several types of generalized seizures including tonic seizures, atypical absence seizures and frequent status epilepticus.