Dravet Syndrome -A case report from Aseer, Saudi Arabia

Authors

  • Maryam Mohammed Behir Resident (Final year), Pediatrics, Armed Forces Hospital, Southern Region, Khamis Mushayt, Aseer-Saudi Arabia
  • Muhammad Saeed Consultant Pediatric Neurologist. Armed Forces Hospital, Southern Region, KhamisMushayt, Aseer-Saudi Arabia
  • Aesha Farheen Siddiqui Assistant Professor, Family and Community Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Aseer-Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i2.45014

Keywords:

Dravet Syndrome, Refractory Seizure, SCN1A gene, Febrile Convulsion, Hypsarrythmia

Abstract

Dravet syndrome (DS) is an epileptic encephalopathy that presents with protracted seizures in infancy, associated with fever, and frequently categorized as febrile seizure at first presentation. In the second year, myoclonia, atypical absence and complex partial seizures develop. The correct diagnosis of DS and appropriate follow-up are delayed until after appearance of signs of developmental regression in the second year of life. Timely detection and diagnosis of DS followed by management with suitable anticonvulsants and treatment plan may reduce the seizure burden and improve long-term developmental outcome. We present a case of 2 years old female with recurrent attacks of generalized tonic colonic convulsion after 1st febrile convulsion diagnosed as Dravet syndrome. The diagnosis was based on history and gene study (SCN1A).

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(2) 2020 p.315-318

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Published

2020-01-16

How to Cite

Behir, M. M., Saeed, M., & Siddiqui, A. F. (2020). Dravet Syndrome -A case report from Aseer, Saudi Arabia. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 19(2), 315–318. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v19i2.45014

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Vol. 19 No. 2 (2020)

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Case Reports

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