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Rett Syndrome—Clinical and Biological Aspects: Studies on 130 Swedish Females

Rett Syndrome—Clinical and Biological Aspects: Studies on 130 Swedish Females This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract This is an excellent monograph, edited by Professor Hagberg, a respected international authority on Rett syndrome. At present, no definitive biochemical or genetic basis has been identified for Rett syndrome, and hence, this represents one of the major enigmas of pediatric neurology. Much of this book is aimed at clinicians, and, in particular, chapters 1 through 7 are largely based on Professor Hagberg's extensive experience with his Swedish cohort of 130 girls and women (aged 3 to 50) with Rett syndrome. A detailed account of the major features and the four clinical stages of classic Rett syndrome are presented in lucid form. In addition, many of the less well-known features are described, including the characteristic night laughing and screaming spells. Important clinical insights are recounted, including the observation that some school-aged girls with Rett syndrome either become refractory to anticonvulsant medications or exhibit an exquisite sensitivity to the side effects http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Neurology American Medical Association

Rett Syndrome—Clinical and Biological Aspects: Studies on 130 Swedish Females

Epstein, Leon G.
Archives of Neurology , Volume 52 (4) – Apr 1, 1995
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1995 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0003-9942
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1538-3687
DOI
10.1001/archneur.1995.00540280025011
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This article is only available in the PDF format. Download the PDF to view the article, as well as its associated figures and tables. Abstract This is an excellent monograph, edited by Professor Hagberg, a respected international authority on Rett syndrome. At present, no definitive biochemical or genetic basis has been identified for Rett syndrome, and hence, this represents one of the major enigmas of pediatric neurology. Much of this book is aimed at clinicians, and, in particular, chapters 1 through 7 are largely based on Professor Hagberg's extensive experience with his Swedish cohort of 130 girls and women (aged 3 to 50) with Rett syndrome. A detailed account of the major features and the four clinical stages of classic Rett syndrome are presented in lucid form. In addition, many of the less well-known features are described, including the characteristic night laughing and screaming spells. Important clinical insights are recounted, including the observation that some school-aged girls with Rett syndrome either become refractory to anticonvulsant medications or exhibit an exquisite sensitivity to the side effects

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Archives of Neurology – American Medical Association

Published: Apr 1, 1995

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