Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: Within 2 weeks of dietary initiation, myoclonic jerks stopped. Four weeks later he developed cognitive slowing. Results of electroencephalogram and cerebrospinal fluid analysis were consistent with SSPE. Three months after ketogenic diet initiation, myoclonic jerks reappeared and were refractory to treatment. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Ramon Edmundo D Bautista |
Journal | Seizure
(Seizure)
Vol. 12
Issue 3
Pg. 175-7
(Apr 2003)
ISSN: 1059-1311 [Print] England |
PMID | 12651085
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Child
- Diet
- Diet Therapy
(adverse effects, methods)
- Electroencephalography
- Humans
- Ketones
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Male
- Measles
(blood, immunology)
- Myoclonus
(diet therapy, etiology, virology)
- Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
(complications, diet therapy, virology)
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