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Comorbidity of infantile cerebral palsy and benign epileptiform EEG discharges of childhood in dizygotic twins

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The article presents a clinical case of infantile cerebral palsy combined with BEDC (with no epileptic seizures) in dizygotic twins. The case supports the hypothesis of genetic nature of the BEDC patterns. The variety of EEG characteristics and clinical courses of the disease in children with cerebral palsy and BEDC are reviewed. Correct interpretation of the EEG findings provides an accurate prognosis of seizures and cognitive functions, as well as the patient management tactics. In these patients, continuous video EEG monitoring (both awake and sleeping) is recommended for a long-time follow-up.

Source: Epilepsy and Paroxysmal Conditions

DOI: 10.17749/2077-8333.2018.10.3.052-062

Authors: M. B. Mironov, N. V. Chebanenko, V. G. Bychenko, Yu. V. Rubleva, S. G. Burd, T. M. Krasilshikova

Institutions: St. Luke's Children's Hospital, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, National Medical Research Center for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I.Kulakov of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Epilepsy research and treatment

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $142