Data on Infantile Spasm Described by Researchers at Texas Children's Hospital (Early Subclinical Status Epilepticus May Contribute To Developmental Delays In Infants With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex).

Researchers at Texas Children's Hospital have presented data on infantile spasms in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). The case study involved a newborn with a prenatally discovered cardiac rhabdomyoma, which led to an early genetic diagnosis of TSC. The researchers found that early diagnosis and presymptomatic electroencephalography (EEG) revealed subclinical seizures meeting the definition for status epilepticus on the first day of life. The study suggests that early consideration for neonatal EEG monitoring can help identify and treat neonatal seizures, reduce the risk of infantile spasms, and potentially improve neurodevelopmental outcomes. [Extracted from the article]