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Resistant transitory epilepsy in children.

S Brandt

    Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
    |February 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Severe epilepsy cases, including hypsarhythmia, showed resistance to treatment but experienced spontaneous remission. These findings suggest potential for unexpected recovery in severe epilepsy, possibly linked to exogenous factors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Epileptology

    Background:

    • Presents three challenging case histories of severe epilepsy.
    • Characterized by progressive mental and epileptic symptoms.
    • Electroencephalogram (EEG) abnormalities showed increasing severity, culminating in hypsarhythmia.

    Observation:

    • Seizures were refractory to all therapeutic interventions for several months.
    • Patients experienced apparently spontaneous cures.
    • Follow-up periods ranged from 10 to 12 years, with sustained health.

    Findings:

    • The cases align with Lennox's observations on rare, miraculous recoveries in severe epilepsy.
    • Suggests that even severe, potentially symptomatic epilepsy can resolve spontaneously.

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  • An exogenous, possibly infectious, etiology is hypothesized.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the possibility of unexpected remission in severe pediatric epilepsy syndromes.
    • Warrants further investigation into potential triggers for spontaneous resolution.
    • Informs prognosis and management strategies for treatment-resistant epilepsy.