childhood absence epilepsy

ORPHA: 64280

Contents

1. Overview
2. Available Treatments
3. Clinical Presentation
4. Classification & Codes

Overview

childhood electroclinical syndrome characterized by the occurrence of typical absence seizures, starting between the age of four and ten years

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with childhood absence epilepsy, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

EEG with spike-wave complexes (2.5-3.5 Hz)Typical absence seizurePallorAttention deficit hyperactivity disorderDepressionAnxietyIntellectual disabilitySpecific learning disabilityBilateral tonic-clonic seizureFebrile seizure (within the age range of 3 months to 6 years)HyperventilationUncontrolled eye movementsDyslexiaImpaired visuospatial constructive cognitionMyoclonic absence seizureAbnormal social behaviorPundingLow self-esteemUrinary incontinenceJerky head movementsLimb myoclonus

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:64280

childhood absence epilepsy

Orphanet	`ORPHA:64280`
Treatments	0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record	21 signs
Status	published

Factual Authority

Last Updated3/20/2026

Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet

Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO