Assuming differential is required, the following 71 results were found.
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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsyhttps://cnke.org/articles/49
ME2, and microdeletions in 15q13.3, 15q11.2, and 16p13.11 contribute to JME risk (Delgado-Escueta AV et al., 2013). Differential Diagnosis Includes childhood or juvenile absence epilepsy, eyelid myoclonia with absences, progressive myoclonic epilepsy,...
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Progressive myoclonus epilepsy https://cnke.org/articles/258
and Purkinje cells, cortical and striatal gliosis, and atrophy of cortical neurons (Shannon 2002). Additional studies: Differential display oligonucleotide microarray hybridization and quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction:...
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West syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/268
Rare. The presence of a family history should lead to an investigation for specific genetic or metabolic etiologies. Differential Diagnosis Ohtahara syndrome Early myoclonic encephalopathy Shuddering attacks Cite this: Cite this: CNKE contributors.West...
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Infantile Spasms Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/269
other-than-IS seizure types: 4.7 months (p...
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Benign Familial Infantile Seizureshttps://cnke.org/articles/275
Interictal neurological examination is normal. Brain CT and/or MRI are normal. Genetic Testing: Confirms the diagnosis. Differential Diagnosis Similar Conditions: Benign familial neonatal-infantile seizures. Benign non-familial infantile seizures....
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Investigations in Epileptic Encephalopathieshttps://cnke.org/articles/321
Differential Diagnosis Epileptic encephalopathies presenting with seizures as prominent/unique symptom Vitamin or enzymatic cofactor dependency Pyridoxine dependent epilepsy Folinic acid responsive epilepsy Pyridoxal-5′-phosphate responsive epilepsy...
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Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome (SJS)https://cnke.org/articles/328
marrow stromal cells. Diagnosis Characteristic Triad: Facial dysmorphism, skeletal deformities, myotonic discharges. Differential Diagnosis: Cramp and stiffness (Stiff person syndrome, Isaac's syndrome) Myotonic disorders (Congenital myotonic dystrophy,...
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cherry-red-spothttps://cnke.org/?view=article&id=118:350&catid=15
opacification, usually present due to the thickening and loss of transparency of the posterior pole of the retina. The differential diagnosis of cherry red spot includes: Vascular causes Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO) Sudden, painless,...
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Investigations in Movement Disordershttps://cnke.org/articles/354
Assmann B, Surtees R, Hoffmann GF (2003) Approach to the diagnosis of neurotransmitter diseases exemplified by the differential diagnosis of childhood-onset dystonia.Ann Neurol 54 Suppl 6 ():S18-24. DOI: 10.1002/ana.10628 PMID: 12891650. Ahmed MA,...
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Metabolic derangements and Autismhttps://cnke.org/articles/126
H.K. Hughes, K. Angkustsiri, M. Rose, I. Hertz-Picciotto, J. Van de Water, R.L. Hansen, J. Ravel, A. Fasano, P. Ashwood Differential immune responses and microbiota profiles in children with autism spectrum disorders and co-morbid gastrointestinal...
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Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX)https://cnke.org/articles/146
spasticity, parkinsonism. Cataract surgery. Calcium/vitamin D for osteoporosis. Xanthoma excision (cosmetic reasons). Differential Diagnosis Marinesco–Sjogren syndrome: Similar features but lacks diarrhea and elevated cholestanol. Additional findings:...
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Rett Syndrome : Clinical Geneticshttps://cnke.org/articles/155
Other Genetic Factors: Array CGH and whole exome sequencing identify deletions or duplications in RTT-like phenotypes. Differential Diagnosis Conditions Resembling RTT: Angelman syndrome: Unique facial features, cheerful disposition, and hand flapping....
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Fragile X Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/578
and connective tissue abnormalities. Behavioral issues can lead to significant social and academic challenges. Differential Diagnosis Includes conditions with overlapping symptoms, such as: Sotos syndrome Prader-Willi syndrome Rett syndrome Autism...
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Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders (CRSWD)https://cnke.org/articles/164
Exclusion of confounding factors, including concurrent medical, psychiatric, or pharmacologic conditions. Comprehensive differential diagnosis is essential to identify the primary circadian pathology. Intrinsic CRSWDs: Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder...
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The Cherry Red Spothttps://cnke.org/articles/170
general anesthesia in pediatric cases. Over time: Cherry-red spot becomes less prominent as ganglion cells degenerate. Differential Diagnosis True cherry-red spot: Pale perifoveal retina with a distinct reddish fovea. Mimicking conditions: Macular...
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Papillodemahttps://cnke.org/articles/179
blind spot enlargement or peripheral field constriction. Humphrey visual field showing enlarged blind spot in both eyes. Differential Diagnosis Pseudopapilloedema: Optic disc drusen (autofluorescence, B-scan ultrasonography, or OCT). Optic Neuritis:...
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Psychometric measureshttps://cnke.org/articles/197
Scale for Children (WISC-V) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC-II) Differential Ability Scales (DAS-II) Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities (WJ-IV COG) Reynolds Intellectual Assessment Scales...
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ADCY5 Dyskinesiahttps://cnke.org/articles/213
(Allelic) Disorders No other phenotypes are currently associated with germline pathogenic variants in the ADCY5 gene. Differential Diagnosis: Hereditary Disorders ANO3: Disorder: DYT-ANO3 (Hereditary Dystonia). MOI: Autosomal dominant (AD). Overlapping...
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Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies (HNPP)https://cnke.org/articles/215
slowed conduction velocities beyond the affected region. Genetic testing: Identifies PMP22 deletion or point mutations. Differential diagnosis: Multifocal neuropathy without pressure sensitivity. Other hereditary neuropathies (e.g., CMT1A). Acquired...
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Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy (HNA)https://cnke.org/articles/216
Family history of similar episodes or congenital presentations. Genetic testing: Confirms mutations in the SEPT9 gene. Differential diagnosis: Non-hereditary neuralgic amyotrophy. Other hereditary neuropathies (e.g., HNPP). Inflammatory or traumatic...
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