ACTH therapy in refractory generalized epilepsy.
Indian J Pediatr
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2009 Jan; 76(1): 91-3
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-84386
ABSTRACT
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) has a long track record for the treatment of infantile spasms. However, there is paucity of data on the use of ACTH in the treatment of epilepsy beyond infantile spasms. We report the use of ACTH in two children with refractory generalized epilepsy. Both patients responded well. ACTH may be considered as a useful adjunctive therapy in patients with intractable generalized seizures. Side effects and cost however, remain important concerns.
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IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Humains
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Mâle
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Enfant
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Enfant d'âge préscolaire
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Épilepsie généralisée
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Hormone corticotrope
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Électroencéphalographie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian J Pediatr
Année:
2009
Type:
Article
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