Startle disease or hyperekplexia: Adolescent onset and response to valproate

Joseph M. Dooley; Frederick Andermann

doi:10.1016/0887-8994(89)90041-6

Startle disease or hyperekplexia: Adolescent onset and response to valproate

Joseph M. Dooley, Frederick Andermann

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We report a boy with rigidity and hyperekplexia or startle disease which began in adolescence. His symptoms completely resolved with valproic acid therapy. Two relatives have the minor form of this disorder, suggesting autosomal dominant inheritance with variable penetrance.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	126-127
Number of pages	2
Journal	Pediatric Neurology
Volume	5
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0887-8994(89)90041-6
Publication status	Published - 1989

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Neurology
Developmental Neuroscience
Clinical Neurology

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