Infantile spasms.
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Overview Infantile spasms, also known as West syndrome, is a catastrophic childhood epilepsy with seizures that are difficult to control; it is associated with mental retardation. It usually has an onset during the first year of life, and typically between 4 and 8 months. Early recognition, careful diagnostic evaluation, and proper treatment may allow some children to attain seizure control and achieve a normal or much improved level of development, with complete control of spasms as the goal. This symposium will present the latest evidence-based studies related to the diagnosis and management of infantile spasms.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Developmental medicine and child neurology
دوره 24 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982