Hyperekplexia: A syndrome of pathological startle responeses
Hyperekplexia: A syndrome of pathological startle responeses
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DOI:
10.1002/ana.410150107
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发表时间:
1984-01
影响因子:
11.2
通讯作者:
MD E. Saenz-Lope;MD F. J. Herranz-Tanarro;MD J. C. Masdeu;Mds J. R. Chacon Pefia;Neurology Monrefiore;Madrid Spain Cruz Roja
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MD E. Saenz-Lope;MD F. J. Herranz-Tanarro;MD J. C. Masdeu;Mds J. R. Chacon Pefia;Neurology Monrefiore;Madrid Spain Cruz Roja
We describe a family and three sporadic cases of startle disease, or hyperekplexia. Sudden unexpected noises caused the patients to fall rigidly, often injuring themselves but retaining consciousness. This unusual entity differs from startle epilepsy and cataplexy. Clonazepam proved ineffective in three patients. Valproic acid, 5‐hydroxytryptophan, or piracetam markedly reduced the abnormal startle in three patients.