Epilepsy Syndromes – Introduction to the epilepsy syndrome papers (2022) Elaine Wirrell

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A position paper defining and classifying epilepsy syndromes according to the 2017 International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) framework. This introduction discusses the diversity of epilepsies, emphasizing that a syndrome is a characteristic cluster of clinical and EEG features, often supported by specific etiological findings. It details the significance of syndrome diagnosis for prognosis and treatment, and discusses age-dependent presentations and associated comorbidities.