Epilepsia idiopática
Also known as: Trastorno convulsivo
Hereditary
La epilepsia idiopática es la causa más frecuente de convulsiones recurrentes en perros, sin causa estructural o metabólica identificable y con base genética presumida. Las convulsiones suelen comenzar entre los 6 meses y los 6 años de edad. La afección se maneja a largo plazo con medicación anticonvulsiva.
Quick facts
- Type:
- Idiopathic
- Typical onset:
- Chronic
- Body systems:
- Nervous, Central nervous
- Affected species:
- DOG
- Reference codes:
- ICD11 8A6Z
Sources & references
- Merck Veterinary Manual — Describes canine idiopathic epilepsy as a diagnosis of exclusion and reviews anti-seizure therapy.
- ACVIM — ACVIM and IVETF consensus on classification and treatment of canine epilepsy.
- ICD-11
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