myoclonic epilepsy of infancy true benign myoclonus epilepsy of infancy benign myoclonic epilepsy of infancy Orphanet:86909 This epilepsy syndrome is uncommon. Myoclonic seizures are the only seizure type seen at onset, although infrequent febrile seizures may also occur. Myoclonic seizures may be activated by photic stimulation in some patients, others may have myoclonic seizures that are induced by sudden noise or touch. Cognitive, behavioral and motor difficulties may exist. Seizures are self-limiting, ceasing within 6 months to 5 years from onset. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures may be seen in later life. MONDO:0019486 UMLS:CN206266 ICD10:G40.3 neonatal/infantile epilepsy syndrome