Hyperekplexia and excessive startle response in an infant: a case report

J., Akhoondian; M., Jafarzadeh; M.J., Parizadeh

J., Akhoondian; M., Jafarzadeh; M.J., Parizadeh.

Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 2004; 18 (1): 91-93

in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-67545

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ABSTRACT

We present an infant girl with hyperekplexia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia and a characteristic exaggerated response to nose tap. This disoeder is important to recognize because of the increased risk of apnea and sudden infant death. This infant responded to colnazepam

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Humans; Female; Reflex, Abnormal; Muscle Hypotonia; Tremor; Apnea; Sudden Infant Death; Infant; Reflex, Startle

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Apnea / Reflex, Startle / Sudden Infant Death / Tremor / Reflex, Abnormal / Infant / Muscle Hypotonia Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Med. J. Islamic Rep. Iran Year: 2004

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