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Indian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics 12/2017

01-12-2017 | Scientific Letter

Topiramate Therapy in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

Authors: Ananthanarayanan Kasinathan, Indar Kumar Sharawat, Jitendra Kumar Sahu, Naveen Sankhyan

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 12/2017

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To the Editor: In a recent publication from our centre, we had highlighted novel features in a child with Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) [1]. We would like to share our experience with the use of topiramate in the management of an another genetically confirmed child with the same disorder. …
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Di Rosa G, Spanò M, Pustorino G, et al. Alternating hemiplegia of childhood successfully treated with topiramate: 18 months of follow-up. Neurology. 2006;66:146.
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Metadata
Title
Topiramate Therapy in Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
Authors
Ananthanarayanan Kasinathan
Indar Kumar Sharawat
Jitendra Kumar Sahu
Naveen Sankhyan
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 12/2017
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-017-2366-5

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