Abstract
Narcolepsy is a disorder of the sleep-wake cycle with long-term sequale. It is under recognized in children. Two children with narcolepsy/ cataplexy are reported. Both were treated outside initially for epilepsy. Both are reasonably well on follow up. Narcolepsy and cataplexy is uncommon in children and should be considered when a child presents with typical history of excessive sleepiness, or odd features of epilepsy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 389-391 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Neurology |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Cataplexy
- Children
- Methylphenidate
- Narcolepsy
- Sodium oxybate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Clinical Neurology