Photosensitive epilepsy

Definition

A rare reflex epilepsy characterized by seizures and photoparoxysmal responses triggered by flashing or flickering lights, or patterns. Exact nature of the stimulus and seizure type are variable. The disorder mainly presents in childhood and adolescence and can either occur as an isolated condition, or be associated to other epilepsy syndromes.

Disease data

Classification

Disease

ORPHA code

166409

OMIM code

609573

ICD10 code

G40.5

ICD11 code

8A61.40

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