Hemiconvulsion–hemiplegia (HH) syndrome

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Hemiconvulsion–hemiplegia (HH) syndrome. The onset is in the first 2 years of life. The onset is triggered by fever. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Demographic features

  • The onset is in the first 2 years of life
  • The onset is triggered by fever

Causes

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Seizure types

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Other features

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Electroencephalogram (EEG): features

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain

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References

  1. Nabbout R. Autoimmune and inflammatory epilepsies. Epilepsia 2012; 53(Suppl 4):58–62.
  2. Auvin S, Bellavoine V, Merdariu D, et al. Hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia-epilepsy syndrome: current understandings. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2012; 16:413-421.

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