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NIH GARD Information: Lafora disease

This information is provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD).

Synonyms

  • Lafora body disorder
  • Epilepsy progressive myoclonic 2
  • EPM2
  • Myoclonic epilepsy of Lafora
  • MELF

Overview

Lafora disease is an inherited, severe form of progressive myoclonus epilepsy. The condition most commonly begins with epileptic seizures in late childhood or adolescence. Other signs and symptoms include difficulty walking, muscle spasms (myoclonus) and dementia. Affected people also experience rap ...

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Last Updated: 09/29/2015

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