Angelman syndrome in three siblings: characteristic epileptic seizures and EEG abnormalities

Epilepsia. 1992 Nov-Dec;33(6):1078-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1528-1157.1992.tb01762.x.

Abstract

Neurologic findings in 3 siblings with Angelman syndrome (AS) with apparently normal karyotype but DNA deletion of 15q11-q12 deriving from their mother are described. Increased auditory brainstem response (ABR) thresholds were noted in all 3. Interictal EEG findings included periodic 2- to 3-Hz high-voltage slow wave bursts bioccipitally and sporadic slow spike wave complexes mainly bifrontally. EEG findings suggestive of minor epileptic status were apparent in the elder brother and may be a characteristic feature in young AS patients. Seizures suggestive of generalized epilepsy have been reported in 90% of AS patients. AS is considered a good model of symptomatic generalized epilepsy associated with chromosomal DNA deletion of the (GABA)A receptor beta 3-subunit gene.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Angelman Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Angelman Syndrome / genetics*
  • Angelman Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Brain / physiopathology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chromosome Deletion
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 15
  • Electroencephalography*
  • Epilepsy, Generalized / diagnosis
  • Epilepsy, Generalized / genetics*
  • Epilepsy, Generalized / physiopathology
  • Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem
  • Evoked Potentials, Visual
  • Family*
  • Genetic Markers
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Karyotyping
  • Male
  • Sleep / physiology
  • Telemetry

Substances

  • Genetic Markers