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MYOCLONIC-ATONIC SEIZURE

A myoclonic-atonic seizure is a myoclonic seizure followed by an atonic seizure. Sometimes a series of myoclonic jerks occurs prior to the atonia. The head and limbs are affected, typically resulting in rapid fall. The myoclonic jerk may be subtle.

NOTE Myoclonic-atonic seizures are one type of seizure that can result in a "drop attack", other causes of drop attacks include myoclonic (especially in younger children), tonic and atonic seizures.

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