Infantile spasms
West Syndrome
Facts
:
Form of generalized epilepsy
History / PE
:
Sudden episodes of jerky movements, occurs in clusters
Diagnosis
:
Hypsarrhythmia
on EEG
Treatment
:
Intramuscular
ACTH
Associated With
:
Tuberous sclerosis
Phenylketonuria
(PKU)
Perinatal infections
August 3rd 2010
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Neurology
Pediatrics
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