About Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS)

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is not a well-known disorder. Although some people may be familiar with epilepsy or seizures in general, most haven’t heard of LGS. LGS is a severe form of epilepsy that accounts for as few as 1%-4% of childhood epilepsies.¹ There are three characteristics of LGS that, when taken together, differentiate it from other forms of epilepsy:

Multiple seizure types
An EEG with a slow spike-wave pattern between seizures
Cognitive impairment or developmental delays²

Because LGS is so rare, you’re probably here because someone you love has LGS. Whether you are a concerned parent wondering what to do, or a friend that just wants to learn more, you’ve found a great place to start.

Living with LGS is here to help you get an understanding of LGS, to provide information regarding various treatment options, and to make valuable resources available.

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References:
^1.	Crumrine PK. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. J Child Neurol. 2002;17(suppl 1):S70-75.
^2.	Wheless J. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: characteristics and clinical manifestations. Epilepsy.com. http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/epilpesy_LGS/characteristics. August 7, 2009. Accessed September 23, 2010.

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