Long-term analysis of adrenocorticotropic hormone monotherapy for infantile epileptic spasms syndrome with periventricular leukomalacia

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy often begins with epileptic spasms before 2 years of age. West Syndrome, a type of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy, is characterised by epileptic spasms in clusters, hypsarrhythmia on interictal electroencephalography (EEG), and developmental delay [1]. West Syndrome is also called infantile spasms. In recent years, the International League Against Epilepsy has revised the terminology for the classification and definition of epilepsy for neonates and infants.

Source: Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy - May 15, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Ryuki Matsuura, Shin-ichiro Hamano, Yuko Hirata, Rikako Takeda, Hirokazu Takeuchi, Reiko Koichihara, Kenjiro Kikuchi, Akira Oka Source Type: research