Cutis Verticis Gyrata, NOS

Cutis Verticis Gyrata, NOS

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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHMar 28, 2018

The topic Cutis Verticis Gyrata, NOS you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.

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  • Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) is a rare and severe form of epilepsy that mostly affects individuals during infancy or early childhood
  • Epilepsy is a term to describe a group of neurological disorders characterized by seizures, loss of consciousness, convulsions, and spasms. There are various types of seizures associated with LGS, including tonic, atonic, atypical absence, and more
  • Symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome typically begin to appear between ages of 3 and 6 years, and as children become older, the seizures experienced can become different. In addition to seizures, children with LGS can also suffer from impaired intellectual functioning, delays in development, and behavioral problems
  • Although the underlying mechanism of how Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is able to cause seizures is not known, common causes of LGS include developmental malformations in the brain, lack of oxygen during birth, or infection of the central nervous system. In majority of the cases, the cause of LGS is known; however, for about 20-30% of the patients, the exact cause cannot be identified
  • The treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome needs a team of healthcare professionals. It is undertaken through the use of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), ketogenic diet, and surgery, which may include vagus nerve stimulation therapy or corpus callosotomy
  • The prognosis depends on multiple factors and the response of LGS to treatment. The prognosis of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is generally guarded

Please find comprehensive information on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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