For certain types of epilepsy, the results of genetic testing can be used to guide diagnosis, patient management and/or reproductive choices. In this Review, Pal and colleagues highlight the use of genetic testing and genetic counseling in the context of epilepsy, providing a practical guide to the use of these approaches in five common clinical scenarios.
- Deb K. Pal
- Amanda W. Pong
- Wendy K. Chung