Neurology Flashcards
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What are some clinical features of Doose syndrome
A
Doose syndrome is myoclonic-astatic epilepsy with typical onset 1-5 years of age. The semiology of Doose syndrome is typically variable but often includes abrupt muscle weakness resulting in falls. It is difficult to control, typically requiring multiple medications.
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Doose syndrome is particularly responsive to what treatment?
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Ketogenic diet. Other particularly responsive seizure disorders include Dravet syndrome, Infantile spasms, GLUT-1 deficiency, and refractory status epilepticus.
