Progressive myoclonus epilepsy
Progressive myoclonus epilepsy
Definition
A rare group of disorders characterized by the development of myoclonic and tonic-clonic epileptic seizures associated with progressive degeneration of the nervous system.
Also known as epilepsy, progressive myoclonic, PME, progressive myoclonic epilepsy, progressive myoclonic epilepsy (disorder) [ambiguous], progressive myoclonus epilepsy — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 891 per MONDO
- MESH D020191 per MONDO
- NCIT C7636 per MONDO
- Orphanet 98261 per MONDO
- SCTID 267581004 per MONDO
- UMLS C0751778 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Brain | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |