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Vol 47, No 6 (2013)
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Hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia-epilepsy syndrome. Magnetic resonance findings in a 3-year-old boy

Stefania Salafia1, Andrea D. Praticò1, Enza Pizzo2, Filippo Greco1, Domenico Di Bella2
DOI: 10.5114/ninp.2013.39076
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Neurol Neurochir Pol 2013;47(6):584-589.
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  1. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Türkiye
  2. Department of Pediatric Radiology Medical University of Lublin

open access

Vol 47, No 6 (2013)
OPIS PRZYPADKU
Submitted: 2012-10-21

Abstract

The term ‘hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia-epilepsy syndrome’ (HHE) was first used by Gastaut et al. to describe the sequential combination of unilateral or predominandy unilateral clonic seizures (hemiconvulsion), occurring during the first 2 years of life, immediately followed by an ipsilateral flaccid hemiplegia lasting 7 or more days. In the following phase partial epileptic seizures occur.

We report a case of HHE syndrome in a 3-year-old boy with partial seizures (hemiconvulsion lasting 15–30 minutes) followed by left hemiplegia and hyporeflexia. Magnetic resonance imaging showed diffuse and high signal hyperintensity of the whole right cerebral hemisphere. Diffusion-weighted images showed a reduction of the apparent diffusion coefficient in the subcortical region. Magnetic resonance arteriography showed a narrow flow signal in the distal territory of the right middle cerebral artery. The authors emphasize the importance of neuroradiological findings in early diagnosis and in the follow-up of HHE syndrome.

Abstract

The term ‘hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia-epilepsy syndrome’ (HHE) was first used by Gastaut et al. to describe the sequential combination of unilateral or predominandy unilateral clonic seizures (hemiconvulsion), occurring during the first 2 years of life, immediately followed by an ipsilateral flaccid hemiplegia lasting 7 or more days. In the following phase partial epileptic seizures occur.

We report a case of HHE syndrome in a 3-year-old boy with partial seizures (hemiconvulsion lasting 15–30 minutes) followed by left hemiplegia and hyporeflexia. Magnetic resonance imaging showed diffuse and high signal hyperintensity of the whole right cerebral hemisphere. Diffusion-weighted images showed a reduction of the apparent diffusion coefficient in the subcortical region. Magnetic resonance arteriography showed a narrow flow signal in the distal territory of the right middle cerebral artery. The authors emphasize the importance of neuroradiological findings in early diagnosis and in the follow-up of HHE syndrome.

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hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia, epilepsy, magnetic resonance imaging

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Title

Hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia-epilepsy syndrome. Magnetic resonance findings in a 3-year-old boy

Journal

Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska

Issue

Vol 47, No 6 (2013)

Pages

584-589

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DOI

10.5114/ninp.2013.39076

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Neurol Neurochir Pol 2013;47(6):584-589.

Keywords

hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia
epilepsy
magnetic resonance imaging

Authors

Stefania Salafia
Andrea D. Praticò
Enza Pizzo
Filippo Greco
Domenico Di Bella

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