Challenges in identifying Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in adults: A case series illustrating its changing nature

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• 作者：Jesus Eric Piñ ; a-Garza^a ; ^{jeric.pina@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Steve Chung^b ; ^{steve.chung@bannerhealth.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Georgia D. Montouris^c ; ^{Georgia.Montouris@bmc.org" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Rodney A. Radtke^d ; ^{rod.radtke@duke.edu" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Trevor Resnick^e ; ^{Trevor.Resnick@mch.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author} ; Robert T. Wechsler^f ; ^{wechsler5@me.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author}
• 关键词：EEG ; electroencephalogram ; LGS ; Lennox&ndash ; Gastaut syndrome ; SSW ; slow spike&ndash ; wave discharge ; SW ; spike&ndash ; wave discharge
• 刊名：Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：5
• 期：Complete
• 页码：38-43
• 全文大小：3170 K

文摘

The variable presentation and progression of Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (LGS) can make it difficult to recognize, particularly in adults. To improve diagnosis, a retrospective chart review was conducted on patients who were diagnosed as adults and/or were followed for several years after diagnosis. We present 5 cases that illustrate changes in LGS features over time. Cases 1 and 2 were diagnosed by age 8 with intractable seizures, developmental delay, and abnormal EEGs with 1.5–2 Hz SSW discharges. However, seizure type and frequency changed over time for both patients, and the incidence of SSW discharges decreased. Cases 3, 4, and 5 were diagnosed with LGS as adults based on current and past features and symptoms, including treatment-resistant seizures, cognitive and motor impairment, and abnormal EEG findings. While incomplete, their records indicate that an earlier LGS diagnosis may have been missed or lost to history. These cases demonstrate the need to thoroughly and continuously evaluate all aspects of a patient's encephalopathy, bearing in mind the potential for LGS features to change over time.