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A Confusing Coincidence: Neonatal Hypoglycemic Seizures and Hyperekplexia

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Hyperekplexia is a rare, nonepileptic, genetic, or sporadic neurologic disorder characterized by startle responses to acoustic, optic, or tactile stimuli. Genetic defects in glycine receptors as well as encephalitis, tumors, inflammation, and disgenesis are among the etiologic causes of the disease. The main problem in hyperekplexia is the incomplete development of inhibitory mechanisms or exaggerated stimulation of excitatory mediators. Hyperekplexia is often confused with epileptic seizures. Here we present a case with hypoglycemic convulsions coexisting with hyperekplexia, causing diagnostic difficulty.

Source: Case Reports in Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/2014/595412

Authors: Nihat Demir, Murat Doğan, Sanem Yılmaz, Erdal Peker, Keziban Bulan, Oğuz Tuncer

Institutions: Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi, Ege University

Language: English

Topic: Epilepsy research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790