18q deletion syndrome
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
18q deletion syndrome. This manifests as autonomic seizures. It is associated with cardiac arrhythmias and apnoea. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Epilepsy
- This manifests as autonomic seizures
- It is associated with cardiac arrhythmias and apnoea
Craniofacial dysmorphism
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Other clinical features
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain: features
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Electroencephalogram (EEG): features
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Treatment
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References
- Sorge G, Sorge A. Epilepsy and chromosomal abnormalities. Ital J Pediatr 2010; 36:36.
- Battaglia A, Guerrini R. Chromosomal disorders associated with epilepsy. Epileptic Disord 2005; 7:181-192.
- Verrotti A, Carelli A, di Genova L, Striano P. Epilepsy and chromosome 18 abnormalities: a review. Seizure 2015; 32:78-83.
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