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  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Epilepsy Research

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  • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is established for infantile spasms.
  • Limited data exists on ACTH for epilepsy types beyond infantile spasms.

Observation:

  • Two children with refractory generalized epilepsy were treated with ACTH.
  • Both pediatric patients demonstrated positive responses to the therapy.

Findings:

  • ACTH can be an effective adjunctive therapy for intractable generalized seizures.
  • The study highlights successful outcomes in pediatric cases.

Implications:

  • ACTH may be a viable treatment option for difficult-to-manage generalized epilepsy.
  • Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy, side effects, and cost-effectiveness.