Myoclonic atonic epilepsy (“MAE”), typically known as Doose Syndrome is an uncommon childhood epilepsy syndrome that accounts for 1 to 2 out of 100 (1 to 2%) of all childhood-onset epilepsies. Doose Syndrome is characterized by the development of myoclonic seizures and/or myoclonic astatic seizures, i.e. seizures that involve a myoclonic seizure followed immediately by an atonic seizure. This type of seizure is exclusive to MAE and is one of the defining characteristics of this syndrome.

The ketogenic diet is often very effective for Doose Syndrome and should be considered early. For parents to know that 2 out of 3 children ultimately outgrow their epilepsy and can wear off medication. Development typically improves once seizures are controlled, with some children returning to normal function.

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