Early Subclinical Status Epilepticus May Contribute to Developmental Delays in Infants With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex - 16/07/24
, Kayla L. Pence, MD b, Rohini Coorg, MD aAbstract |
We present a case of a newborn with a prenatally discovered cardiac rhabdomyoma leading to early genetic diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). This early diagnosis prompted a presymptomatic electroencephalography (EEG) that revealed subclinical seizures meeting the definition for status epilepticus on day 1 of life. Antiseizure medications (ASMs), including vigabatrin, were started. The EPISTOP and PREVeNT trials demonstrated that early life initiation of vigabatrin may reduce the degree of refractory epilepsy and epileptic spasms (ES) in this population (TSC). Although neonatal seizures are a known entity in TSC, continuous neonatal EEG monitoring is not standard at birth. This case supports early consideration for neonatal EEG monitoring to identify and treat neonatal seizures, reduce risk for infantile spasms, and potentially improve neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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| Disclosure: A. Melendez-Zaidi has no relevant disclosures to report. K. Pence has no relevant disclosures to report. and. R. Coorg have has no relevant disclosures to report. |
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