Revised Classification and Definition of Epilepsy Syndromes with Onset in Childhood by the International League Against Epilepsy Task Force

This article presents the updated, modified classification and definitions of epileptic syndromes, proposed by consensus International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) task force. The ILAE report suggests a nosological revision epilepsy syndromes with onset in childhood, which are subdivided into three categories: (1) self-limited focal epilepsies; (2) genetic generalized (3) developmental and/or encephalopathies. most significant revised definition childhood is “self-limited,” formerly known as “benign.” These changes essential to review incorporate practice when caring for patients epilepsy. More data on connection between etiologies should be gathered using highly advanced biomolecular techniques precision medicine. Key words: Childhood benign focaleEpilepsy; Benign centrotemporal spikes; absence epilepsy; syndrome.