ICD-11 code : 8A61.30;
Preferred Label : Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy;
ICD-11 definition : Epilepsy with onset between the ages of 6 and 25 years with myoclonic jerks without
loss of consciousness predominantly occurring early in the morning. Intelligence is
not affected. Jerks may be facilitated by sleep deprivation, stress, or certain visual
stimuli. Convulsive seizures may occur and may be preceded by myoclonic jerks.;
ICD-11 synonym : Janz szndrome; JME - [Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy]; Myoclonic epilepsy of Janz;
ICD-11 acronym : JME;
Origin ID : 1014397110;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
ICD-10 Mapping
Epilepsy with onset between the ages of 6 and 25 years with myoclonic jerks without
loss of consciousness predominantly occurring early in the morning. Intelligence is
not affected. Jerks may be facilitated by sleep deprivation, stress, or certain visual
stimuli. Convulsive seizures may occur and may be preceded by myoclonic jerks.