Generalised atonic seizure

Definition

Seizure characterised by sudden loss or diminution of muscle tone without apparent preceding myoclonic or tonic event lasting 1-2 sec, involving head, trunk, jaw, or limb muscles.

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Nearby in Types of seizures

• 8A68.0Focal unaware seizure
• 8A68.1Absence seizures, atypical
• 8A68.2Absence seizures, typical
• 8A68.3Focal aware seizure
• 8A68.4Generalised tonic-clonic seizure
• 8A68.5Generalised myoclonic seizure
• 8A68.6Generalised tonic seizure
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system