2018•Zhonghua shiyong erke linchuang zazhiRequires access
Progress in etiology, diagnosis and treatment of late onset epileptic spasms
Guohong Chen
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Abstract
Epileptic spasms (ES) as an independent form of seizure, exist not only in infantile spasms but also in other epilepsy syndromes.Most ES start within 1 year of age and may also develop after 1 year of age.The onset of ES after 1 year is referred to as late onset epileptic spasms (LOS). The etiology, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of LOS are different from infantile spasms and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.Now, the progress in etiology, diagnosis and treatment of LOS were reviewed.
Key words:
Epileptic spasms, late onset; Child; Etiology; Diagnosis