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. 2006 May-Jun;6(3):63-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1535-7511.2006.00100.x.

Infantile spasms: little seizures, BIG consequences

W Donald Shields  1
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Infantile spasms: little seizures, BIG consequences

W Donald Shields. Epilepsy Curr. 2006 May-Jun.

Abstract

Infantile spasms is one of the "catastrophic childhood epilepsies" because of the difficulty in controlling seizures and the association with mental retardation. However, early recognition, a careful diagnostic evaluation, and proper treatment may allow some children to attain seizure control and to achieve a normal, or at least much improved, level of development. Thus, there is the opportunity to have an important impact in the lives of these unfortunate children and their families.

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