[5-day seizures of the newborn infant. A new disease picture].
A new syndrome of neonatal seizures is described observed in 18 apparently healthy newborns. Multifocal fits began at about the 5th. day of life, and generally lasted for 1-2 days. No particular complications of pregnancy or delivery were noted and no cause for the seizures were found. After discharge no further seizures were observed. The long-term prognosis seems to be favorable. According to nearly identical observations in France and Australia the term "fifth-day-fits of the newborn" is suggested. The diagnostic criteria and therapeutical suggestions are discussed.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D013036:Spasms, Infantile / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology
Die 5-Tage-Krämpfe des Neugeborenen. Ein neues Krankheitsbild.