EPM2A gene related symptoms and diseases
All the information presented here about the EPM2A gene and its related diseases, symptoms, and test panels has been aggregated from the following public sources: ORPHANET,HGNC,NCBIGENE,OMIM, Mendelian Rare Disease Search Engine.
Top 5 symptoms and clinical features associated to EPM2A gene
| Symptoms // Phenotype | % Cases |
|---|---|
| Seizures | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
| Hallucinations | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
| Focal-onset seizure | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
| Generalized-onset seizure | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
| Apraxia | Very Common - Between 80% and 100% cases |
Other less frequent symptoms and clinical features
Patients with EPM2A gene alterations may also develop some of the following symptoms and phenotypes:Commonly - More than 50% cases
- Psychosis
- Cutaneous photosensitivity
- Progressive neurologic deterioration
- Absence seizures
- Neurodegeneration
- Hyperkinesis
- Visual hallucinations
- Vegetative state
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Rare diseases associated to EPM2A gene
Here you will find a list of rare diseases related to the EPM2A. You can also use our tool to get a more accurate diagnosis based on your current symptoms.
LAFORA DISEASE
Alternate names
LAFORA DISEASE Is also known as epm2a, lafora disease, progressive myoclonus epilepsy type 2, lafora body disease, pme type 2, epilepsy, progressive myoclonic, 2a, melf, epm2, lbd, progressive myoclonic epilepsy type 2
Description
Lafora disease (LD) is a rare, inherited, severe, progressive myoclonic epilepsy characterized by myoclonus and/or generalized seizures, visual hallucinations (partial occipital seizures), and progressive neurological decline.
Most common symptoms of LAFORA DISEASE
- Seizures
- Ataxia
- Cognitive impairment
- Dysarthria
- Gait disturbance
More info about LAFORA DISEASE
Search interest in EPM2A
Potential gene panels for EPM2A gene
Epilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation - Generalized, Absence, Focal,Febrile and Myoclonic Epilepsies Panel
United States.
By Athena Diagnostics Inc Epilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation - Generalized, Absence, Focal,Febrile and Myoclonic Epilepsies that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN9A ST3GAL5 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1
More info about this panelEpilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation Panel
United States.
By Athena Diagnostics Inc Epilepsy Advanced Sequencing and CNV Evaluation that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5
More info about this panelNGS Epilepsy/Seizure Panel Panel
United States.
By Greenwood Genetic Center Diagnostic Laboratories Greenwood Genetic Center NGS Epilepsy/Seizure Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL
More info about this panelChildhood Epilepsy Panel
United States.
By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University Childhood Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 CDKL5 SYN1 UBE3A CNTNAP2 CACNB4
More info about this panelEpilepsy/Seizure Panel
United States.
By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University Epilepsy/Seizure that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 SLC9A6 BTD SPTAN1
More info about this panelAtaxia Exome Panel Panel
United States.
By Genetic Services Laboratory University of Chicago Ataxia Exome Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L RTN2 SACS SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SDHA SDHD SLC16A2
More info about this panelEpilepsy Panel - Comprehensive Panel
Argentina.
By Molecular Genetics Laboratory Centro de Investigaciones Endocrinologicas "Dr. Cesar Bergada" Epilepsy Panel - Comprehensive that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 SLC9A6 SPTAN1 CDKL5
More info about this panelComprehensive Epilepsy Panel Panel
United States.
By GeneDx Comprehensive Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 SPTAN1 CDKL5 STXBP1 SYN1
More info about this panelChildhood-Onset Epilepsy Panel Panel
United States.
By GeneDx Childhood-Onset Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 CDKL5 SYN1 TCF4 UBE3A CNTNAP2
More info about this panelProgressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel Panel
United States.
By GeneDx Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: DNAJC5 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 TPP1 CLN3 CLN5 CLN6 CLN8 NHLRC1 KCTD7
More info about this panelGlycogen Storage Disease- Generalised Panel
United Kingdom.
By Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Glycogen Storage Disease- Generalised that also includes the following genes: NHLRC1 EPM2A GAA LAMP2
More info about this panelCustomNext: Neuro Panel
United States.
By Ambry Genetics CustomNext: Neuro that also includes the following genes: RPL10 RPS6KA3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC16A2 SLC2A1 SLC35A2
More info about this panelNeurodevelopment-Expanded Panel
United States.
By Ambry Genetics Neurodevelopment-Expanded that also includes the following genes: RPL10 RPS6KA3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC16A2 SLC2A1 SLC35A2
More info about this panelEpilepsyNext Panel
United States.
By Ambry Genetics EpilepsyNext that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1 SLC9A6 SMC1A
More info about this panelEpiRapid reflex EpilepsyNext Panel
United States.
By Ambry Genetics EpiRapid reflex EpilepsyNext that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1 SLC9A6 SMC1A
More info about this panelEPM2A. Complete sequencing Panel
Spain.
By Instituto de Medicina Genomica Instituto de Medicina Genomica
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelRapid Epilepsy Seq Analysis Panel
United States.
By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Rapid Epilepsy Seq Analysis that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 NHLRC1 CSTB PNPO EPM2A GAMT
More info about this panelRapid Epilepsy Seq + Del/Dup Panel Panel
United States.
By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Rapid Epilepsy Seq + Del/Dup Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 NHLRC1 CSTB PNPO EPM2A GAMT
More info about this panelCHOP Epilepsy Panel Panel
United States.
By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia CHOP Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1 SLC6A8 SPTAN1
More info about this panelRapid Epilepsy Del/Dup Panel Panel
United States.
By Division of Genomic Diagnostics The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Rapid Epilepsy Del/Dup Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN2A SCN8A SLC2A1 SLC6A8 NHLRC1 CSTB PNPO EPM2A GAMT
More info about this panelProgressive myoclonic epilepsy type 2 (deletion/duplication analysis on EPM2A gene) Panel
Portugal.
By CGC Genetics
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelProgressive myoclonic epilepsy type 2 (sequence analysis of EPM2A gene) Panel
Portugal.
By CGC Genetics
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelEarly Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection Panel
United States.
By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC9A6
More info about this panelComprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection Panel
United States.
By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Comprehensive Epilepsy and Seizure Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection that also includes the following genes: RORB SCN10A SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC17A5
More info about this panelLafora Disease via EPM2A Gene Sequencing with CNV Detection Panel
United States.
By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelEpilepsy and Seizure Plus Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection Panel
United States.
By PreventionGenetics PreventionGenetics Epilepsy and Seizure Plus Sequencing Panel with CNV Detection that also includes the following genes: RORB RYR3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A SGCE
More info about this panelNeurogenetic Disorders - panels Panel
Germany.
By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Neurogenetic Disorders - panels that also includes the following genes: BCS1L RTN2 RYR1 SACS SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SCO2
More info about this panelEpileptic Encephalopathy Panel
Germany.
By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Epileptic Encephalopathy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SGCE SLC2A1 SPTAN1 CDKL5 STXBP1 SYNGAP1
More info about this panelProgressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel
Germany.
By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SGCE CACNB4 NPC2 CASR EFHC1 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 PRICKLE2 TPP1 CLN3
More info about this panelEpilepsy and Mitochondrial Encephalopathy Panel
Germany.
By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Epilepsy and Mitochondrial Encephalopathy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SCO2 SDHA SDHB SDHC SDHD
More info about this panelBrain Malformations / Neuronal Migration Disorders Panel
Germany.
By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Brain Malformations / Neuronal Migration Disorders that also includes the following genes: RPL10 RPS6KA3 SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SGCE SGSH STIL SLC16A2
More info about this panelEpilepsy Panel
Germany.
By MGZ Medical Genetics Center Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCO1 SCO2 SDHA SDHB SDHC SDHD
More info about this panelEPM2A Panel
Germany.
By MGZ Medical Genetics Center
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelProgressive myoclonic epilepsy panel Panel
Netherlands.
By Genome Diagnostics Laboratory University Medical Center Utrecht Progressive myoclonic epilepsy panel that also includes the following genes: SCARB2 PRICKLE1 PRICKLE2 NHLRC1 KCTD7 CSTB EPM2A ASAH1
More info about this panelAllNeuro panel Panel
Germany.
By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company AllNeuro panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L ROR2 RPL10 BDNF RPS6KA3 RTN2 RYR1 SACS BIN1 SBF1
More info about this panelCentoICU platinum plus Panel
Germany.
By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company CentoICU platinum plus that also includes the following genes: RMRP BCS1L BDNF RPS19 RPS6KA3 SALL1 SCN1A SCN2A SFTPB SFTPC
More info about this panelNew Born testing (CentoICU) Panel
Germany.
By Centogene AG - the Rare Disease Company New Born testing (CentoICU) that also includes the following genes: RMRP BCS1L BDNF RPS19 RPS6KA3 SALL1 SCN1A SCN2A SFTPB SFTPC
More info about this panelEPM2A Panel
Denmark.
By Amplexa Genetics Amplexa Genetics A/S
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel Panel
Germany.
By CeGaT GmbH Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: DNAJC5 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 PRICKLE2 TPP1 CLN3 CLN5 CLN6 CLN8 NHLRC1
More info about this panelAtaxia and differential diagnoses Panel Panel
Germany.
By CeGaT GmbH Ataxia and differential diagnoses Panel that also includes the following genes: RPIA SACS ATXN1 ATXN10 ATXN2 ATXN7 SCN2A SLC17A5 SLC1A3 SLC6A1
More info about this panelSingle gene testing EPM2A Panel
Germany.
By CeGaT GmbH
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelEpilepsy Panel
Estonia.
By Asper Biogene Asper Biogene LLC Epilepsy that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC35A2 SLC35A3 SLC6A1 SLC6A8
More info about this panelEpilepsy of Lafora Panel
Austria.
By Praxis fuer Humangenetik Wien
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelEpilepsy of Lafora Panel
Slovakia.
By MedGene
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelInvitae Epilepsy Panel Panel
United States.
By Invitae Invitae Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN8A SCN9A SGCE SLC2A1 SLC35A2 SLC6A1
More info about this panelProgressive myoclonic epilepsy (EPM2A) Panel
Spain.
By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelDRAVET, SYNDROME & MIOCLONIC EPILEPSY Panel
Spain.
By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases DRAVET, SYNDROME & MIOCLONIC EPILEPSY that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN9A CACNB4 PCDH19 EFHC1 CHRNA7 NHLRC1 EPM2A
More info about this panelEPILEPSY HEREDITARY PANEL Panel
Spain.
By GENETAQ Molecular Genetics Centre and Diagnosis of Rare Diseases EPILEPSY HEREDITARY PANEL that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 CDKL5 STXBP1 CACNA1A CACNA1H
More info about this panelEpilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Sequencing Panel Panel
United States.
By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL
More info about this panelNeurology: Sequencing Panel Panel
United States.
By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Neurology: Sequencing Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL SIX3
More info about this panelEpilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Deletion/Duplication Panel Panel
United States.
By EGL Genetic Diagnostics Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Deletion/Duplication Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN8A SCN9A SHH ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 STIL
More info about this panelEpilepsy NGS Panel Panel
United States.
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Epilepsy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L SCN10A SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN2B SCN3A SCN4A SCN4B SCN5A
More info about this panelEPM2A Panel
United States.
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelIdiopathic Generalized Epilepsy NGS Panel Panel
United States.
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 SLC9A6 SMC1A KDM5C CDKL5
More info about this panelEarly-Onset Epileptic Encephalopathy NGS Panel Panel
United States.
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Early-Onset Epileptic Encephalopathy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN3A SCN5A SCN8A SCN9A ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC25A12
More info about this panelComprehensive Epilepsy NGS Panel Panel
United States.
By Fulgent Genetics Fulgent Genetics Comprehensive Epilepsy NGS Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L RYR3 SCN10A SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN2B SCN3A SCN4A SCN4B
More info about this panelNCL and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel Panel
Finland.
By Blueprint Genetics NCL and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: CERS1 DNAJC5 SCARB2 PRICKLE1 TPP1 CLN3 CLN5 CLN6 CLN8 FARS2
More info about this panelGlycogen Storage Disorder Panel Panel
Finland.
By Blueprint Genetics Glycogen Storage Disorder Panel that also includes the following genes: SLC2A2 RBCK1 NHLRC1 AGL ENO3 EPM2A FBP1 G6PC SLC37A4 GAA
More info about this panelComprehensive Metabolism Panel Panel
Finland.
By Blueprint Genetics Comprehensive Metabolism Panel that also includes the following genes: BCS1L CNNM2 RYR1 CNNM4 SCN4A SEC23B SGSH SI SLC40A1 SLC12A3
More info about this panelHypoglycemia, Hyperinsulinism and Ketone Metabolism Panel Panel
Finland.
By Blueprint Genetics Hypoglycemia, Hyperinsulinism and Ketone Metabolism Panel that also includes the following genes: SLC16A1 SLC2A2 HNF1A UCP2 RBCK1 NHLRC1 PTF1A ACSF3 AGL ENO3
More info about this panelComprehensive Epilepsy Panel Panel
Finland.
By Blueprint Genetics Comprehensive Epilepsy Panel that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SCO1 AIMP1 ST3GAL3 ST3GAL5 SLC25A1
More info about this panelPROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY TYPE 2 (LAFORA) Panel
Spain.
By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL PROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY TYPE 2 (LAFORA) that also includes the following genes: NHLRC1 EPM2A
More info about this panelPROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY/GEFs+ NGS PANEL Panel
Spain.
By Laboratorio de Genetica Clinica SL PROGRESSIVE MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY/GEFs+ NGS PANEL that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN9A SGCE SLC6A1 STXBP1 CACNB4 CERS1 PCDH19
More info about this panelProgressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 2A (Lafora Type), Sequencing EPM2A Gene Panel
Spain.
By Reference Laboratory Genetics
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelProgressive Myoclonic Epilepsy Type 2A , Deletions-Duplications (MLPA) EPM2A Gene Panel
Spain.
By Reference Laboratory Genetics
This panel specifically test the EPM2A gene.
More info about this panelFamilial Epilepsy and Related Disorders , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 34 Genes Panel
Spain.
By Reference Laboratory Genetics Familial Epilepsy and Related Disorders , Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 34 Genes that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN8A SCN9A SLC2A1 CDKL5 STXBP1 CACNA1A CACNA1H
More info about this panelSevere Myoclonic Epilepsy (Dravet's Syndrome), Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 11 Genes Panel
Spain.
By Reference Laboratory Genetics Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy (Dravet's Syndrome), Panel Massive Sequencing (NGS) 11 Genes that also includes the following genes: SCN1A SCN1B SCN2A SCN9A CACNB4 PCDH19 EFHC1 NHLRC1 EPM2A GABRA1
More info about this panelProgressive Myoclonus Epilepsy, Lafora Type: gene sequencing panel Panel
Canada.
By CEN4GEN Institute for Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics Progressive Myoclonus Epilepsy, Lafora Type: gene sequencing panel that also includes the following genes: NHLRC1 EPM2A
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