developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119

A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy caused by the variants in the RNU2-2 gene, in which most reported variants are de novo. It is characterized by global developmental delay, hypotonia, impaired intellectual development, microcephaly, autistic behavior, and characteristically complex seizures.

Also known as: DEE119, RNU2-2 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, RNU2-2 syndrome, developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119.

Category: General

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119

The following symptoms have been associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119 in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Atonic seizure

Atonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by a sudden loss or diminution of muscle tone without ...

Neurological

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure

A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure is a seizure defined by a tonic (bilateral increased tone, lasting seconds to...

Neurological

Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset

A bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset is a focal-onset seizure which progresses into a bilateral t...

Neurological

Clonic seizure

A clonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by sustained rhythmic jerking, that is regularly rep...

Neurological

Constipation

Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....

Digestive

Deeply set eye

An eye that is more deeply recessed into the plane of the face than is typical....

Ophthalmic

Dry skin

Skin characterized by the lack of natural or normal moisture....

Dermatologic, Integument

Dysphagia

Difficulty in swallowing....

Digestive, Neurological

Epileptic spasm

A sudden flexion, extension, or mixed extension-flexion of predominantly proximal and truncal muscles that is ...

Neurological

Febrile convulsion

A febrile seizure is any type of seizure (most often a generalized tonic-clonic seizure) occurring with fever ...

Neurological

Febrile status epilepticus

A seizure lasting 30 minutes without fully regaining consciousness, provoked by fever (temperature greater tha...

Neurological

Fever

Body temperature elevated above the normal range....

Metabolic

Focal clonic seizure

A focal clonic seizure is a type of focal motor seizure characterized by sustained rhythmic jerking, that is r...

Neurological

Focal impaired awareness seizure

Focal impaired awareness seizure (or focal seizure with impaired or lost awareness) is a type of focal-onset s...

Neurological

Focal myoclonic seizure

A type of focal motor seizure characterized by sudden, brief (<100 ms) involuntary single or multiple contract...

Neurological

Focal-onset seizure

A focal-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating within networks limited to one hemisphere. They may be ...

Neurological

Gastroesophageal reflux

A condition in which the stomach contents leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus through the lower...

Digestive

Generalized myoclonic seizure

A generalized myoclonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral, sudden, bri...

Neurological

Generalized tonic seizure

A generalized tonic seizure is a type of generalized motor seizure characterized by bilateral limb stiffening ...

Neurological

Generalized-onset seizure

A generalized-onset seizure is a type of seizure originating at some point within, and rapidly engaging, bilat...

Neurological

Hearing impairment

A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....

Otic

Heat intolerance

The inability to maintain a comfortable body temperature in warm or hot weather....

Metabolic

Increased body weight

Abnormally increased body weight....

Growth

Isometric tremor

An isometric tremor occurs with muscle contraction against a rigid stationary object (e.g., when making a fist...

Neurological

Myoclonic seizure

A myoclonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by sudden, brief (<100 ms) involuntary single or ...

Neurological

Periodic fever

Episodic fever that recurs at regular intervals....

Metabolic

Periorbital fullness

Increase in periorbital soft tissue....

Head and Neck

Status epilepticus

Status epilepticus is a type of prolonged seizure resulting either from the failure of the mechanisms responsi...

Neurological

Tonic seizure

A tonic seizure is a type of motor seizure characterized by unilateral or bilateral limb stiffening or elevati...

Neurological

Tremor

An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....

Neurological

Tests

Tests used to investigate developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119?

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119 is a health condition described in medical literature. A developmental and epileptic encephalopathy caused by the variants in the RNU2-2 gene, in which most reported variants are de novo. It is characterized by global developmental delay, hypotonia, impaired intellectual development, microcephaly, autistic behavior, and characteristically complex seizures.

What are the symptoms of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119?

developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119 is associated with 30 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Atonic seizure, Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure, Bilateral tonic-clonic seizure with focal onset, Clonic seizure, Constipation, Deeply set eye. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119 diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119 include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

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No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have developmental and epileptic encephalopathy 119, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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