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* Autosomal dominant nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy ( ADNFLE ) is an idiopathic localization-related epilepsy that is an inherited epileptic disorder that causes seizures during sleep.

Onset is usually in childhood.

These seizures arise from the frontal lobes and consist of complex motor movements, such as hand clenching, arm raising / lowering, and knee bending.

Vocalizations such as shouting, moaning, or crying are also common.

ADNFLE is often misdiagnosed as nightmares.

ADNFLE has a genetic basis.

These genes encode various nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.