Paediatrics – MCQ 32 – Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy

Which one of the following in the characteristic feature of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy?
a) Myoclonic seizures frequently occur in the morning
b) Complete remission is common
c) Response to anticonvulsants is poor
d) Associated absence seizures are present in majority of patients

Correct answer : a) Myoclonic seizures frequently occur in the morning

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