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Advances in the treatment of West syndrome with hormonal therapies / 国际儿科学杂志
International Journal of Pediatrics ; (6): 186-190, 2021.
Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-882324
ABSTRACT
West syndrome is one of the most common refractory epileptic syndromes with onsets mostly in infancy.The prognosis is generally poor.The morbidity rate reported in the literature is 0.2‰ to 0.5‰.Hormonal therapies(Adrenocorticotropic hormone and glucocorticosteroid)are recommended as preferred treatment options for West syndrome.It can effectively control spasms, ameliorate recognition impairment, and improve developmental outcomes.The incidence of side effects after hormonal therapy are high, and irritation, hypertension and infection are frequently reported.In this paper, advances in therapeutic mechanism, usage and dosage, short-term effectiveness, long-term effectiveness, prognosis and adverse effects of hormonal therapies are reviewed.
Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Chinês Revista: International Journal of Pediatrics Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Idioma: Chinês Revista: International Journal of Pediatrics Ano de publicação: 2021 Tipo de documento: Artigo