[Late discovery of Lafora disease: a family study]

Rev Neurol (Paris). 2002 Jan;158(1):74-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Lafora disease is a progressive myoclonic epilepsy, Clinically defined by the association of myoclonic, epileptic fits and dementia. We report a case with an atypical Lafora disease, marked by delayed onset at 25 years of age, prolonged course, associated with secondary cognitive impairment and myoclonic features.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Humans
  • Lafora Disease* / diagnosis
  • Lafora Disease* / genetics
  • Male