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Unlike the flavonoids, page 186, and isoflavones, page 258, it is not possible to generalise about their group actions, and this also applies to their toxic and drug interaction effects. In addition, coumarin supplements are not marketed or taken in the way that isoflavone or flavonoid (bioflavonoid) products are. Therefore only the most notable 297 298 Natural coumarins (e) Chemopreventive and cytotoxic effects N actions of the natural coumarin derivatives will be outlined here. In order to have anticoagulant activity, there must be a nonpolar carbon substituent at the 3-position of 4hydroxycoumarin. It functions as a vitamin K antagonist and has been used therapeutically as an anticoagulant, but the anticoagulant coumarins commonly used clinically are all fully synthetic compounds. Further work is required to confirm whether this is a potential therapeutic use of these substances. However, it has been banned as a food additive in numerous countries, or limits have been set on its use, because it is moderately toxic to the liver and kidneys. This can cause hyperpigmentation of the skin, and extracts of plants containing these compounds have been used in traditional medicine to treat vitiligo. This property is also responsible for the allergenicity that is characteristic of some plants in the Apiaceae and Rutaceae families, particularly giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and rue (Ruta graveolens). In a study in 12 healthy subjects given single 6-mg or 12-mg doses of bergamottin, 8 subjects had measurable levels of bergamottin and 3 had detectable levels of 6",7"-dihydroxybergamottin. Esculetin, herniarin, scopoletin and scopolin have been used in Spanish traditional medicine against inflammation,5 and scopoletin has been shown to be pharmacologically active,6 as has esculin, extracted from the stem bark of Fraxinus ornus. This has been demonstrated in animal studies where a coumarincontaining extract of Melilotus officinalis was found to have similar anti-inflammatory action to that of hydrocortisone. They are mainly responsible for the complex drug interaction profile of grapefruit products, as shown by a study using furanocoumarin-free grapefruit juice (see Natural coumarins + Felodipine, page 300), although other constituents contribute to the effect (see pharmacokinetics, under grapefruit, page 235). Natural coumarins (d) Effect on P-glycoprotein 299 In vitro data20 suggest that some of the furanocoumarins present in grapefruit juice, such as 6",7"-dihydroxybergamottin and 6",7"-epoxybergamottin, are able to inhibit P-glycoprotein activity, raising the possibility of interactions between drugs that are substrates of this transporter protein and furanocoumarins, see talinolol, page 301. However, another in vitro study has suggested that 6",7"-dihydroxybergamottin does not affect the function of P-glycoprotein. Interactions overview None of the individual natural coumarins is used as a dietary supplement or herbal medicine on its own, but rather as the herbs that contain it. Any interactions of the herbal medicines containing natural coumarins are covered under the specific herb. Coumarin itself and the psoralens such as methoxsalen are used in conventional medicine. The doses used for these treatments are very unlikely to be achieved by taking herbal medicines containing these substances, and therefore the interactions of drugs such as methoxsalen are not covered here. The drug interaction potential of some of the furanocoumarins is well established, and has been identified by investigating the mechanism of the interactions involving grapefruit juice, page 235. This monograph does not contain any of the interactions of the synthetic 4-hydroxycoumarin derivatives that are used as anticoagulants, such as warfarin, because these are not natural coumarins. Natural and synthetic coumarin derivatives with anti-inflammatory/antioxidant activities. Moon P-D, Lee B-H, Jeong H-J, An H-J, Park S-J, Kim H-R, Ko S-G, Um J-Y, Hong S-H, Kim H-M. Effect of a total extract from Fraxinus ornus stem bark and esculin on zymosan- and carrageenan-induced paw oedema in mice. Coumarin metabolism, toxicity and carcinogenicity: relevance for human risk assessment. Bergamottin contribution to the grapefruit juice-felodipine interaction and disposition in humans. Potent inhibition of human cytochrome P450 3A4, 2D6, and 2C9 isoenzymes by grapefruit juice and its furocoumarins. Drug-drug interaction after single oral doses of the furanocoumarin methoxsalen and cyclosporine. Furanocoumarins identified in the grapefruit juice included 6"7"-dihydroxybergamottin, bergamottin, bergamottin-like substances and spiro-esters.

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Drug concentrations in milk differ substantially between the first and last portion of the feed. There is also a difference between the left and right breast, depending on the fat and protein content of milk (49,50). The total amount of drug transferred to infants via breast milk is usually much smaller than the amount transferred via the placenta during pregnancy (1,4). One study showed 30% infant lamotrigine levels compared with maternal plasma concentrations 2 weeks after delivery (53). Levetiracetam breast milk concentrations were significantly lower in breast milk compared with maternal blood levels (54). The concentration in breast milk is similar to maternal plasma (Zonisamide data on file). The risk of the child being harmed depends on the type of seizure and its severity and frequency, and this risk is probably small if time is taken to train mothers and caregivers in safety precautions (55). Advice about safety precautions should be given to mothers (55), even those who have not had a seizure for some time, because it is possible that seizures may return or their frequency increase due to stress, sleep deprivation, and exhaustion in the puerperium. Menopause Menopause and its effects on women with epilepsy is an under-researched area (see Table 6). Menopause occurs significantly earlier in women with a high seizure frequency (56). During menopause, about 40% of women report worsening of their seizure disorder, 27% improve, and a third have no change (57). Hormone replacement therapy is significantly associated with an increase in seizure frequency during menopause, and this is more likely in women with a history of catamenial epilepsy (56,58). A randomized study in 21 patients demonstrated a dose rate increase in seizure frequency with hormone replacement therapy (59). Bone health Women with epilepsy are at increased risk of fractures, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia. A recent study in the United States showed that nearly 90% of people with epilepsy took some form of calcium/vitamin D supplement, but only 47% had had dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans, due to managed care in the United States (60). Replacing valproate with lamotrigine reduces cardiovascular risks and insulin mediated hyperandrogenism in women with epilepsy [Abstract]. Do women who have hormonal evidence of the polycystic ovary syndrome while taking sodium valproate lose it if they switch to another anticonvulsant Bilo L, Meo R, Valentino R, et al Abnormal pattern of luteinising hormone pulsatility in women with epilepsy. Birth rate among patients with epilepsy: a nationwide population based cohort study in Finland. Epileptic seizures in women related to plasma estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle. Lamotrigine concentrations across the menstrual cycle in women with catamenial epilepsy. Ovarian hormones, anticonvulsant drugs and seizures during the menstrual cycle in women with epilepsy. Progesterone therapy in women with complex partial and secondary generalized seizures. Parenteral vitamin K: the effective prophylaxis against haemorrhagic disease for all newborn infants. Epilepsy and Pregnancy, A Prospective Study of 154 Pregnancies in Epileptic Women. Milk concentrations of flupenthixol, nortriptyline and zuclopenthixol and between breast differences in two patients. Factors affecting the milk to plasma drug concentration ratio in lactating women: physical interactions with protein and fat. Anticonvulsants during pregnancy and lactation: transplacental, maternal and neonatal pharmacokinetics. Lamotrigine in pregnancy: pharmacokinetics during delivery, in the neonate during lactation. Effect of hormone replacement on seizure frequency in menopausal women with epilepsy.

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Tharp described resolution of this pattern in an affected infant when dietary therapy was initiated (98). Pathologic studies reveal diffuse myelin loss and increased total brain lipid content. Disordered neuronal migration may occur with heterotopias and disrupted cortical lamination. Acute treatment is aimed at counteracting the effects of hypoglycemia, acidosis, and ending catabolism. Dietary therapy with protein restriction, thiamine supplementation, and elimination of branched-chain amino acids from the diet is the mainstay of treatment (96). Histidinemia Histidinemia or histidase deficiency is also associated with infantile spasms and myoclonic seizures. The presentation typically involves poor feeding, vomiting, dehydration, and a progressive encephalopathy manifested by lethargy, tremors, seizures, and coma. Depressed platelets and leukocytes may be seen, and the urine odor has been described as similar to that of "sweaty feet. Distinctive biochemical findings include metabolic acidosis, ketosis, lactic acidosis, and hyperammonemia. High urine concentrations of isovalerylglycine in urine organic acids and isovalerylcarnitine in acylcarnitine analysis is diagnostic. The enzyme defect leads to accumulation of the branchedchain amino acids-valine, leucine, isoleucine-and their keto acids in body tissues and fluids. Feeding difficulties, irritability, and lethargy are observed during the first few weeks of life. If left untreated, these signs may progress to stupor, apnea, opisthotonos, myoclonic jerks, and partial and generalized seizures. A characteristic odor can be detected in the urine and cerumen, but this may not be detectable until several weeks after birth. Laboratory testing reveals a metabolic acidosis and elevated blood and urine ketones. Definitive testing can be performed by enzyme assay and molecular genetic studies (96). The symptoms of propionic acidemia also appear during the neonatal period, with 20% of affected newborns having seizures as the first symptom. Characteristic features include vomiting, lethargy, ketosis, neutropenia, periodic thrombocytopenia, hypogammaglobulinemia, developmental retardation, and intolerance to protein. Generalized seizures are typical, although partial seizures have also been reported. In 40% of children, myoclonic seizures develop in later infancy, and older children may have atypical absence seizures. Biochemical findings include metabolic acidosis, ketosis, and elevation of branched-chain amino acids and propionic acid (101). Methylmalonic acidemia may be caused by deficiencies of the enzyme methylmalonyl-CoA mutase or adenosylcobalamin synthetic enzymes. Methylmalonic acidemia occurs in association with homocystinuria in the combined deficiency of methylmalonicCoA mutase and methyltetrahydrofolate: homocysteine methyltransferase (102,103). Stomatitis, glossitis, developmental delay, failure to thrive, and seizures are the major features.

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Cases of uneventful use should be reported, as they are as useful as possible cases of adverse effects. Interaction between warfarin and a vitamin K-containing nutritional supplement: a case report. Mechanism the product label listed 25 vegetables without stating the amounts or concentrations,1 but at least 5 of the listed ingredients are known to contain high levels of vitamin K1 including parsley, green tea leaves, spinach, broccoli, and cabbage. Importance and management the interaction of vitamin K1 from vegetables with warfarin is well P Passiflora Passiflora incarnata L. Use and indications Passiflora is used as a sedative, hypnotic and anxiolytic and has been reported to have antiepileptic and anti-inflammatory effects. Some clinical studies in patients appear to support the anxiolytic and sedative effects of passiflora, and animal data suggest that some of the flavonoid constituents, chrysin and apigenin, may be responsible for these effects. For information on the pharmacokinetics of individual flavonoids present in passiflora, see under flavonoids, page 186. Constituents the major constituents of passiflora leaf and flower are C-glycosides of flavonoids based on apigenin and luteolin, to which it may be standardised. Other flavonoids present include chrysin (5,7-hydroxyflavone), quercetin and kaempferol. Other minor constituents include a cyanogenic glycoside gynocardin, -benzopyrones maltol and ethylmaltol, a polyacetylene passicol and an essential oil. Interactions overview Passiflora is used for its sedative effects; additive sedation is therefore a theoretical possibility with other drugs with sedative properties, whereas the effects of stimulant drugs may be reduced. For information on the interactions of individual flavonoids present in passiflora, see under flavonoids, page 186. This effect was greater (92%) when Piper methysticum (kava) extract 100 mg/kg was also given. Bear in mind the possibility of additive sedative effects when passiflora is taken with other known sedative drugs. Pharmacological studies on the sedative and hypnotic effect of Kava kava and Passiflora extracts combination. Passiflora + Amfetamines the interaction between passiflora and amfetamines is based on experimental evidence only. Evidence, mechanism, importance and management A study in rats reported that a passiflora extract 250 mg/kg reduced the hyperactivity induced by subcutaneous amfetamine by 39%, when compared with a control group who received amfetamine alone. This effect was reduced by 83% when a Piper methysticum (kava) extract 100 mg/kg was also given. Bear in mind the possibility of antagonistic effects when passiflora is given with stimulants. Pharmacological studies on the sedative and hypnotic effect of Kava kava and Passiflora extracts combination. Passiflora + Anxiolytics and Hypnotics the interaction between passiflora and phenobarbital is based on experimental evidence only. Evidence, mechanism, importance and management A study in rats found an additive sedative effect when a passiflora Passiflora + Herbal medicines; Kava the effects of passiflora extract and Piper methysticum (kava) extract were synergistic in one animal study, see Passiflora + Amfetamines, above, and Passiflora + Anxiolytics and Hypnotics, above. The natural coumarins found in Pelargonium sidoides do not possess the structure required for anticoagulant activity. P Use and indications Pelargonium is used in the treatment of acute bronchitis, tonsillitis and upper respiratory tract infections. Constituents the active constituents of pelargonium root are not conclusively known, although they are thought to be proanthocyanidin oligomers based on epigallo- and gallocatechin. A unique series of O-galloyl-C-glucosylflavones, and novel ellagitannins with a (1)C(4) glucopyranose core (trivially named pelargoniins), have been found in Pelargonium reniforme. There are also oxygenated benzopyranones such as 6,7,8-trihydroxycoumarin and 8-hydroxy-5,6,7- Pharmacokinetics No relevant pharmacokinetic data found. Interactions overview Pelargonium does not appear to affect either the pharmacokinetics or the anticoagulant response to warfarin. In a separate study, the coagulation parameters (thromboplastin time, partial thromboplastin time and thrombin time) of rats remained unchanged when they were given pelargonium up to 500 mg/kg daily for 2 weeks. Importance and management Evidence is limited to this one study in rats, but the coumarin constituents of pelargonium have not been found to possess anticoagulant activity (consider also coumarins, page 297).

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Seizures may also be considered in the differential for recurrent brief psychotic episodes with return to baseline in between [71]. Focal temporal lobe pathology may be suspected by the presence of significant anterograde amnesia, aphasia or a visual field upper outer quadrantanopsia ("pie in the sky"). As the above discussions should make clear, psychotic symptoms can rarely be considered truly secondary to epilepsy, except perhaps, in some cases of ictal or postictal psychosis. More commonly, the presence of seizures indicates the existence of some underlying neuropathology that may be contributing to the behavioral symptomatology. When a person with epilepsy develops a new onset psychosis, the evaluation and management typically requires collaboration between a neurologist and a psychiatrist. An effort should be made to ascertain whether the psychosis falls into one or multiple of the above-described categories. A careful history should be obtained to determine whether the psychosis followed a seizure or a change in anticonvulsant drugs. Much less commonly, limbic encephalitis may cause both conditions, often with a dramatic acute or subacute onset [68] and can occasionally be misdiagnosed as an idiopathic psychotic disorder during its early stages [69]. When to suspect epilepsy in the setting of new onset psychosis Approach to the epilepsy patient with new onset psychosis 5/8 Yalcin et al. Psychosis may occur in association with seizure activity or it may occur in association with epilepsy treatments. In other cases, seizures and psychosis may occur as symptoms of an acquired, genetic or neurodevelopmental disorder that may or may not be identifiable. The relationship between epilepsy and psychosis is complex, and in many cases, the cause of the psychosis is multifactorial. Psychosis is most likely to occur in the setting of seizures or other types of pathology involving the temporal or frontal lobes, and with exposure to certain drugs, particularly, when there is genetic or neurodevelopment susceptibility. Future research is needed to clarify the role played by genetic predisposition and seizure localization and lateralization in the genesis of epilepsy-related psychosis. Given the significant morbidity associated with psychosis and its potential impact on epilepsy management, it is worthwhile for neurologists and psychiatrists who provide care to patients with epilepsy to be familiar with the various settings in which psychosis may manifest in these patients, and to have a framework in mind for how to approach this problem. A basic laboratory evaluation for new onset psychosis should be conducted, including a complete blood count, serum electrolytes, liver, kidney and thyroid function tests, and a urine toxicology screen for drugs of abuse [63]. Among the anticonvulsant drugs, the agents that appear to have the most favorable psychiatric profile include valproic acid, lamotrigine, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, gabapentin and pregabalin [47]. The disease of the moon: the linguistic and pathological evolution of the English term "lunatic". Risk for schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like psychosis among patients with epilepsy: population based cohort study. A neuropsychological comparison of schizophrenia and schizophrenia-like psychosis of epilepsy. The Falling Sickness: A History of Epilepsy from the Greeks to the Beginnings of Modern Neurology: Johns Hopkins University Press. Neuroimaging of frontal-limbic dysfunction in schizophrenia and epilepsy-related psychosis: toward a convergent neurobiology. Elementary visual hallucinations, blindness, and headache in idiopathic occipital epilepsy: differentiation from migraine. Phenomenology of hallucinations, illusions, and delusions as part of seizure semiology. Refractory idiopathic absence status epilepticus: A probable paradoxical effect of phenytoin and carbamazepine. A systematic review of the behavioral effects of levetiracetam in adults with epilepsy, cognitive disorders, or an anxiety disorder during clinical trials. Psychiatric symptoms after therapy with new antiepileptic drugs: psychopathological and seizure related variables. Psychiatric outcome of surgery for temporal lobe epilepsy and presurgical considerations. Postictal psychiatric events during prolonged video-electroencephalographic monitoring studies. Recurrent schizophrenia-like psychosis as first manifestation of epilepsy: a diagnostic challenge in neuropsychiatry.

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For example, it has been shown that equol is exclusively formed from daidzin by colonic bacteria, but that only about one-third of people are equol producers. All bacteria hydrolysed daidzin to the aglycone daidzein, and a few bacteria also transformed puerarin to daidzein. Human faecal specimens hydrolysed puerarin and daidzin to daidzein, but their hydrolysing activities varied between individual specimens. When the oestrogenic effects of the glycosides puerarin and daidzin were compared with those of the aglycone daidzein, the aglycone metabolite was more potent. Mechanism Colonic bacteria appear to play an important role in the metabolism of soya isoflavones; therefore, it is possible that antibacterials that decimate colonic bacteria could alter isoflavone metabolism and biological activity. Importance and management Evidence is limited to experimental studies that were not designed to study drug interactions; however, what is known suggests that the concurrent use of antibacterials active against gut flora might theoretically alter or reduce the efficacy of some isoflavones. However, there is no clinical evidence to support this supposition and, in any case, the effect is likely to be temporary. The clinical importance of the metabolite equol-a clue to the effectiveness of soy and its isoflavones. Intestinal bacteria activate estrogenic effect of main constituents puerarin and daidzin of Pueraria thunbergiana. S-equol, a potent ligand for estrogen receptor, is the exclusive enantiomeric form of the soy isoflavone metabolite produced by human intestinal bacterial flora. Isoflavones + Benzodiazepines the interaction between isoflavones and benzodiazepines is based on experimental evidence only. Evidence, mechanism, importance and management In two experimental studies,1,2 the isoflavone puerarin has been shown to be a weak benzodiazepine antagonist. It is therefore theoretically possible that puerarin might reduce the effects of benzodiazepines if given concurrently. The fact that the information relates to an isolated isoflavone, and the effect was only weak, suggests that a clinically important interaction between isoflavones and benzodiazepines is unlikely. Inhibition of [3H] flunitrazepam binding to rat brain membranes in vitro by puerarin and daidzein. Isoflavones + Cardiovascular drugs; Miscellaneous the interaction between isoflavones and miscellaneous cardiovascular drugs is based on experimental evidence only. Evidence, mechanism, importance and management Some experimental studies have shown that isoflavones from kudzu, page 267, may inhibit of platelet aggregation. Some have interpreted these studies to indicate that, theoretically, kudzu might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet drugs or anticoagulants, and that caution is warranted on concurrent use. Given the nature of the evidence, and the fact that it relates to isolated isoflavone constituents of kudzu, this appears to be a very cautious approach. Note that puerarin injection is used in China to treat angina and cardiovascular disease. Clinical studies comparing standard Western treatment (nitrates, beta blockers, calcium-channel blockers, aspirin, anticoagulants, etc. It was concluded that, although adverse events were inadequately reported, treatment including the injection tended to result in more adverse effects. Antithrombotic and antiallergic activities of daidzein, a metabolite of puerarin and daidzin produced by human intestinal microflora. I Isoflavones + Antidiabetics the interaction between isoflavones and antidiabetics is based on experimental evidence only. Evidence, mechanism, importance and management In various studies in animal models of diabetes, a couple of which are cited for information,1,2 puerarin, an isoflavone found in kudzu, page 267, has demonstrated blood glucose-lowering effects. Some have interpreted these studies to indicate that kudzu might have additive effects with antidiabetic drugs, and that the dose of antidiabetic medications might need to be adjusted. Given the nature Isoflavones 261 Isoflavones + Digoxin the interaction between isoflavones and digoxin is based on experimental evidence only. Biochanin A may modestly inhibit P-glycoprotein, resulting in a moderate increase in oral bioavailability of digoxin. Importance and management There appears to be no clinical data regarding an interaction between biochanin A and digoxin, and the clinical relevance of the experimental data needs to be determined. However, until more is known, because of the narrow therapeutic index of digoxin, it may be prudent to be cautious if patients taking digoxin also wish to take supplements containing high doses of biochanin A.

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Vagus nerve stimulation, ketogenic diet, and surgery should be considered when appropriate. Although most patients benefit from a reduction in drug dosage during treatment with the ketogenic diet, the interactions with drugs and metabolic effects of this nonpharmacologic method must be carefully monitored. In children and adults with autistic spectrum disorder, some medications that ameliorate behavior affect serotonin and dopamine, including atypical neuroleptics, stimulants, and related compounds that targeted hyperactive behavior, antidepressants, and antianxiety agents (18). Two trials in children with partial seizures demonstrate the interaction between previous behavioral states and side-effect profiles. One study of gabapentin as monotherapy for children with benign epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes reported a low incidence of behavioral side effects (38), whereas gabapentin as adjunctive therapy produced a much higher rate of negative behavior, especially in patients with mental retardation (42). Barbiturates and benzodiazepines classically have been associated with mental obtundation, depressive symptoms, and behavioral problems, but their discontinuation will sometimes aggravate negative behaviors (44,45). Thus, changes in therapy should be made slowly with careful clinical monitoring (38). In addition to behavioral and cognitive adverse effects, drug interactions can result in cumulative toxic reactions. Complicating the reduction in polypharmacy is the belief that any change in medication will exacerbate seizure frequency. In one study of 244 mentally retarded patients with epilepsy who were followed up for 10 years, monotherapy could be increased in 36. Barbiturates and benzodiazepines have a long association with rebound or withdrawal seizures; stability may return when these drugs are replaced (37). High doses of antidepressants have been linked to increased incidences of seizures in clinical trials (52): bupropion 2. Psychostimulants and the new agent, atomoxetine, appear unlikely to exacerbate seizures, but the subject is controversial (53); use of these agents in the management of attentional disorders and hyperactivity is not contraindicated (41,53). The physician treating a patient with multiple handicaps must appreciate this potential unwanted effect. Bone health, contracture formation, weight regulation, gastrointestinal disturbances, gynecologic concerns, and drug interactions affect not only the treatment of epilepsy but also medications prescribed for other comorbidities (44,46). Increased irritability or changes in behavior may often be the only sign of significant abnormality in this group. A careful assessment of all comorbid conditions must be part of the intake evaluation, which should include the natural history of the epilepsy and previous treatment. New-onset seizures or seizures that have changed in type or intensity warrant a complete evaluation. Similarly, management of comorbidities besides epilepsy will greatly improve the total outcome and quality of life. Understanding the difficulties in diagnosis and treatment of individuals with multiple handicaps and the inter-relationship between epilepsy and comorbidities and their treatments is essential. Initiating and discontinuing antiepileptic drugs in children with neurologic handicaps and epilepsy. Practice parameter: screening and diagnosis of autism: report for the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. Risk of autistic spectrum disorders after infantile spasms: a population based study nested in a cohort with seizures in the first year of life. A decade of modern epilepsy therapy in institutionalized mentally retarded patients. Results of antiepileptic drug reduction in patients with multiple handicaps and epilepsy. Removal of sedative-hypnotic antiepileptic drugs from the regimen of patients with intractable epilepsy. Notably, the incidence (new cases) of epilepsy is significantly higher in this population than in any other (2,3). High rates of epilepsy in the elderly have also been reported from the Netherlands and Finland (5,6).

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Seizures were due to tumors (hamartomas), cortical malformations, and mesial temporal sclerosis. Complex partial seizures appear to be the most common type, and have been reported in the absence of obvious structural lesions. Brain involvement is Chapter 31: Epilepsy in the Setting of Neurocutaneous Syndromes 381 develop seizures (13. Hypomelanosis of Ito Seizures and mental retardation are also seen in approximately two thirds of children with hypomelanosis of Ito, in which irregular, hypopigmented skin lesions along the embryonal lines of dermatologic fusion are seen. Seizures are more severe in early onset cases and consist of infantile spasms or myoclonic seizures. Choroidal atrophy, corneal opacities, deafness, dental anomalies, hemihypertrophy, hypotonia, and macrocephaly may also be seen (65,66). Autopsy showed gray matter heterotopias and abnormal cortical lamination in a patient in one series indicative of abnormalities in neuronal migration (66). Patients have multiple congenital cutaneous nevi, the largest of which typically measures greater than 5 cm. Cranial nerve palsy, hemiparesis, myelopathy, or psychiatric disorders may coexist. There may be thickening of leptomeninges of brain and spine as demonstrated on contrast enhancement. Usually there is leptomeningeal enhancement; however, cases have been described without the leptomeningeal involvement. Incidence and prevalence of tuberous sclerosis in Rochester, Minnesota, 1950 through 1982. Tuberous sclerosis complex consensus conference: Revised clinical diagnostic criteria. Usefulness of diagnostic criteria of tuberous sclerosis complex in pediatric patients. Sirolimus for angiomyolipoma in tuberous sclerosis complex or lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Efficacy of sirolimus in treating tuberous sclerosis and lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Topographic comparative study of magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography in 34 children with tuberous sclerosis. Tuberous sclerosis: Long-term follow-up and longitudinal electroencephalographic study. Learning disability and epilepsy in an epidemiological sample of individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex. Prognostic significance of tuber count and location in tuberous sclerosis complex. The treatment of west syndrome: A cochrane review of the literature to December 2000. Magnetoencephalography in patients with tuberous sclerosis and localization-related epilepsy. Multimodality imaging for improved detection of epileptogenic foci in tuberous sclerosis complex. Epilepsy surgery in young children with tuberous sclerosis: Results of a novel approach. Posterior scleral choristoma in the organoid nevus syndrome (linear nevus sebaceus of jadassohn).

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