Epileptic Disorders
MENUSCN1A mutations in focal epilepsy with auditory features: widening the spectrum of GEFS plus Volume 21, numéro 2, April 2019
TEST YOURSELF
(1) Which of the following genes has never been associated with Epilepsy with Auditory Features?
A. LGI1
B. EPM2B
C. RELN
D. DEPDC5
(2) Which antiepileptic drug should be avoided or used with caution in patients carrying SCN1A mutations?
A. Carbamazepine
B. Valproate
C. Levetiracetam
D. Stiripentol
(3) What percentage cases of Epilepsy with Auditory Features has a documented genetic aetiology in 2019?
A. Up to 10%
B. 50-60%
C. Less than 50% of familial cases and less than 2% of isolated cases
D. 60-80% of familial cases and less than 30% of isolated cases
Answers
(1) B.
(2) A.
(3) C.