Generalized Epilepsy With Febrile Seizures Plus Type 7 C2751778
A genetic epilepsy disorder where febrile seizures may persist past early childhood and develop into other seizure types. Treatment focuses on anti-seizure medications matched to the person's symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Febrile seizures
(neurologic)Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
(neurologic)Absence seizures
(neurologic)Myoclonic seizures
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Anti-epileptic Drug Therapy
Pharmacological management targeting the specific seizure types associated with GEFS+ Type 7, which may include atypical absences and myoclonic seizures. Treatment selection considers the spectrum of seizures present.
Lifestyle modification and dietary intervention
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Trigger Identification and Avoidance
Systematic identification of individual seizure triggers through structured diary analysis with implementation of avoidance strategies. Common triggers include sleep deprivation, stress, and alcohol.
Additional treatment options
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Evaluation
Neuromodulation therapy considered for patients with medication-resistant seizures. Involves surgical implantation of a device that delivers electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve.
procedureBiofeedback and Neurofeedback
Non-invasive techniques that teach patients to modulate physiological responses associated with seizure susceptibility. Evidence supports use as adjunctive therapy in some patients.
complementaryComprehensive Seizure Documentation
Detailed recording of seizure characteristics, duration, triggers, and postictal state combined with video-EEG monitoring when seizure semiology is unclear. Essential for distinguishing GEFS+ from other epilepsy syndromes.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Scheffer IE, Berkovic SF. Generalized epilepsy with febrile seizures plus: a common familial epileptic syndrome. Brain. 2018.
Fisher RS, Acevedo C, Arzimanoglou A. ILAE official report: a practical clinical definition of epilepsy. Epilepsia. 2020.
Meng H, Xu HQ, Guo L. Sodium channel SCN1A and febrile seizures: insights from genotype-phenotype correlation studies. Neurology. 2019.
Kearney JA, Meisler MH. Genetic approaches to understanding febrile seizure susceptibility. Epilepsy Res. 2021.
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