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  • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe form of epilepsy mainly affecting children under eight, characterized by multiple seizure types and challenges in diagnosis.
  • It often leads to cognitive impairment and intellectual disabilities, complicating treatment due to the syndrome's complexity and associated psychiatric issues.
  • A case study is presented about a 19-year-old male with LGS who experienced breakthrough seizures, significant cognitive and behavioral challenges, and rare psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and self-harm.

Article Abstract

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a form of severe childhood epilepsy, with most children experiencing seizures before reaching the age of eight. Typically, patients have multiple types of seizures, making an accurate diagnosis challenging. While it can be secondary to other causes, often, it is idiopathic. Over time, children develop cognitive impairment, leading to intellectual disability. The mainstay of treatment and management is seizure control. However, management remains challenging due to the complexity of the syndrome, as it is associated with multiple seizure types, intellectual deterioration, and other psychiatric comorbidities. We present the case of a 19-year-old male diagnosed with LGS and treated with various available therapies, who demonstrated multiple breakthrough seizures, significant neurocognitive disabilities, and behavior challenges. Additionally, the patient displayed psychotic features of auditory hallucinations, aggression, and attempts at self-mutilation, a rare clinical presentation in LGS.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11333143PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.65010DOI Listing

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