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Pediatric Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
Pediatric Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a rare, debilitating form of epilepsy that causes seizures, cognitive impairment and abnormal brain activity.
What is pediatric Lennox-Gastaut syndrome?
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a rare and often debilitating type of epilepsy that usually first appears between the ages of 2 and 6. Due to its unique combination of symptoms, this condition is one of the most challenging forms of epilepsy to treat. What’s more, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a dangerous condition due to the frequent falls, injuries and cognitive (thinking) impairment that can impact the child’s quality of life.
What are the signs and symptoms of pediatric Lennox-Gastaut syndrome?
- Mood instability
- Personality disturbances
- Poor social skills and attention seeking behavior
- Seizures
How is pediatric Lennox-Gastaut syndrome diagnosed?
- Multiple types of seizures
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What are the causes of pediatric Lennox-Gastaut syndrome?
In 20 to 30 percent of cases, there is no known cause of this condition. Some of the known causes of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome include:
- Brain injury associated with pregnancy or birth, such as asphyxia, low birth weight or prematurity
- Developmental malformations of the brain
- Certain metabolic conditions
- Severe brain infections, such as encephalitis, meningitis or rubella
Pediatric Lennox-Gastaut syndrome doctors and providers
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Rana Said, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Deepa Sirsi, MD Pediatric Neurologist