
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
LGS
📋Overview
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is a severe, childhood-onset epileptic encephalopathy characterized by multiple types of seizures, cognitive impairment, and a distinctive slow spike-and-wave pattern on electroencephalogram (EEG). It is a modern recognized term describing a complex epilepsy syndrome rather than a single disease. LGS typically begins in early childhood and is associated with developmental delays and behavioral challenges.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0238111ICD-10-CM
G40.81
MeSH
D065768
SNOMED CT (US)
230418006
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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