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Alternating hemiplegia of childhood

A rare syndrome characterized by episodes of HEMIPLEGIA or QUADRIPLEGIA that can last from minutes to days. Most cases are accompanied by DYSTONIA, choreoathetoid movements, nystagmus, other ocular motor abnormalities, autonomic disturbances, and progressive cognitive impairment. It may mimic or overlap with other disorders, such as FAMILIAL HEMIPLEGIC MIGRAINE and GLUT1 deficiency syndrome. Germline mutations in the ATP1A2 gene have been identified. OMIM: 104290
Also Known As:
Alternating hemiplegia; Alternating hemiplegia syndrome
Networked: 106 relevant articles (8 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Migraine Disorders (Migraine)
2. Epilepsy (Aura)
3. Nervous System Diseases (Neurological Disorders)
4. Intellectual Disability (Idiocy)
5. Dystonia 12

Experts

1. Mikati, Mohamad A: 7 articles (05/2022 - 05/2014)
2. Clapcote, Steven J: 5 articles (01/2016 - 01/2013)
3. Prange, Lyndsey: 4 articles (05/2022 - 01/2019)
4. Vilsen, Bente: 4 articles (01/2021 - 02/2014)
5. Kirshenbaum, Greer S: 4 articles (01/2016 - 01/2013)
6. Roder, John C: 4 articles (01/2016 - 01/2013)
7. Holm, Rikke: 3 articles (01/2021 - 02/2014)
8. Samanta, Debopam: 3 articles (01/2021 - 01/2020)
9. Swoboda, Kathryn J: 3 articles (01/2020 - 01/2015)
10. Roze, Emmanuel: 3 articles (10/2017 - 01/2015)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Alternating hemiplegia of childhood:
1. FlunarizineIBA
2. Amantadine (Aman)FDA LinkGeneric
3. triheptanoinIBA
4. Topiramate (Topamax)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Pizotyline (BC 105)IBA
6. oryeongsanIBA
7. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
8. OximesIBA
9. AminesIBA
10. Therapeutic UsesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Kampo Medicine (Kampo)
3. Ketogenic Diet
4. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
5. General Anesthesia