Case studies

Diablo

3 yo, Male, German Spitz

Anamnesis and main complain:

1 episode every month of 1-2 minute of duration, characterized by generalized tremors, nose-licking and dystonic movement of one or more limbs. General physical and neurologic examination within normal limits.

Therapy:

General physical and neurologic examination within normal limits. Currently on therapy with phenobarbital (3 mg/kg q12h).

Clinical Examination:

Advanced Diagnostics:

MRI scan of the brain was normal. Electroencephalogram showed frequent high-amplitude slow-wave (2-3 Hz) with bilateral symmetrical distribution and also frequent, generalized and symmetrical polyspikes .

Other diagnostic assessments:

Blood count and biochemistry, Cardiac evaluation (ECG - Echocardiography) within normal limits.

Conclusions:

In this case, the EEG allowed us to confirm a diagnosis of a focal epilepsy with secondary generalization and rule out movement disorder such as Paroxysmal Dyskinesia. These kind of paroxysms have recently become a new field of interest and research. Even if the owners’ video can help in the diagnosis, they are often questionable and so the use of the EEG can be a true and objective help in this cases.

Follow up:

Reduction in seizure frequency and intensity.

EEG PET

Brainsurfer offers the option of having the device in RECORD mode only, eliminating the need for an in-house neurologist for trace acquisition. In other words, professionals have the opportunity to purchase an additional software called READER, which allows for self-reading of EEG traces

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