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This chapter provides the classification of epileptic syndromes as reported by the relevant ILAE Commission. Individual syndromes, comments on their classification and personal views are detailed in Chapters 8–17 of this book.
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Panayiotopoulos, C.P. (2010). Epileptic syndromes and their classification. In: A Clinical Guide to Epileptic Syndromes and their Treatment. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-644-5_5
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