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Five “relatively unknown” facts about
Diagnosing Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in Adults
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In adulthood, one or more of the classic symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) may no longer be evident
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Different EEG activities may be present in adult patients with LGS - this may result in missed diagnoses in these patients and subsequent challenges for the adequate treatment of their seizures
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The types of seizures experienced by individuals with LGS can change over time. This means that the seizure presentation may vary and become more complex as the person ages
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Diagnosing LGS in adolescents and adults is particularly problematic as details of medical history may be lost during transfer from pediatric to adult care
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The refractory epilepsy screening tool for Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (REST-LGS) is a promising instrument for aiding clinicians in differentiating between LGS and other refractory epilepsies
Learn more about diagnosing LGS
The REST-LGS is a screening tool created by a group of experts in the field of epilepsy to improve the identification and treatment of patients living with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.