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Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy Presenting With Seizure at Birth: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
- Source :
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Pediatric Neurology . Feb2008, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p137-139. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Neonatal seizures are critical conditions because they are usually related to significant illnesses that require a specific therapy. Antepartum and peripartum seizures are very rare, and represent signs of prenatal-onset neurologic dysfunction. A review of the literature revealed that the main etiologies include severe brain malformations, multiple anomalies, and metabolic encephalopathy. A high incidence of early fatality and serious neurologic sequelae were noted. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy presenting with seizure at birth. These very-early-onset seizures may require unique diagnostic and therapeutic considerations, in contrast with the later onset of seizures in neonates. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08878994
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Pediatric Neurology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 28611349
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2007.10.004