Jeavons syndrome is a type of epilepsy and one of the most distinctive reflex syndromes among the idiopathic generalized epilepsies, defined by the triad of eyelid myoclonia with or without absence seizures, seizures triggered by closing the eyes, and photosensitivity, often together with characteristic EEG paroxysms. Eyelid myoclonia, the seizure type that defines the syndrome, involves myoclonic jerks of the eyelids with or without a brief absence seizure, and is mainly triggered by eye closure and light.
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ICD-10 ChapterVI: Diseases of the Nervous System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Idiopathic / Multifactorial 3 Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the nervous system
2. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
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NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
View the Source 3. Monarch Initiative: epilepsy with eyelid myoclonia - Monarch Initiative MONDO:0015346
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A rare, idiopathic, generalized form of reflex epilepsy characterized by childhood onset, unique seizure manifestations, striking light sensitivity, and possible occurrence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
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