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Autosomal dominant nocturna frontal lobe epilepsy (ADNFLE) is an epileptic disorder that causes frequent violent seizures during sleep. These seizures often involve 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. Attacks often occur in clusters and typically first manifest in childhood.