Infantile Spasms
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Infantile spasms are rare seizure problems that take place during infancy and early childhood. It is also referred to as the West Syndrome. The onset of symptoms commonly occurs during the first year of life between 3 and 6 months.
Top Resources on Infantile Spasms
- National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke: Infantile Spasms
- eMedicine: Infantile Spasm (West Syndrome)
- Epilepsy Foundation: Infantile Spasms
- Epilepsy.com: Infantile Spasms
- New York University Medical Center: Infantile Spasms
- PediatricNeurology: Infantile Spasms: Case Report Discussion
- Wikipedia: West Syndrome
- Patient UK: West Syndrome (Infantile Spasms)
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- Contributor: George Cabrera
- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Jun. 18, 2008
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