Narcolepsy: diagnostic criteria and assessment scales

Evidence-based neurology checklist on narcolepsy: diagnostic criteria and assessment scales: Classification Type 1: with cataplexy ± hypocretin deficiency Type 2: without cataplexy Diagnostic criteria Measures of severity

Classification

  • Type 1: with cataplexy ± hypocretin deficiency
  • Type 2: without cataplexy

Diagnostic criteria

Measures of severity

References

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