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



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August 3rd 2010