Hyperekplexia: a rare differential of neonatal fits described in a developing country

Hyperekplexia is a rare condition in which there is an exaggerated startle response. We report how a case presented in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and was diagnosed with international support. This is the first reported case in PNG. It is an important diagnosis to make to prevent sudden death and inappro...

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Published in:Annals of tropical paediatrics 1999-12, Vol.19 (4), p.345-348
Main Authors: McMaster, P., Cadzow, S., Vince, J., Appleton, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticonvulsants - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Clonazepam - therapeutic use
Developing Countries
Electrocardiography
Electroencephalography
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Medical sciences
Nervous system involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous
Neurology
Papua New Guinea
Reflex, Abnormal - physiology
Reflex, Startle - physiology
Seizures - diagnosis
Seizures - drug therapy
Seizures - physiopathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Tropical medicine
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Summary:Hyperekplexia is a rare condition in which there is an exaggerated startle response. We report how a case presented in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and was diagnosed with international support. This is the first reported case in PNG. It is an important diagnosis to make to prevent sudden death and inappropriate treatment. The case illustrates the benefit of having a link with an international specialist and we discuss the importance of communication between developing and industrialized countries.
ISSN:0272-4936
2046-9047
1465-3281
2046-9055
DOI:10.1080/02724939992185