Infantile spasms

Description

Syndrome characterised by the subacute onset of brief, repeated seizures with axial or limb flexion, occurring in clusters. EEG shows hypsarrhythmia, i.e., chaotic, high voltage slowing multifocal spikes, with ictal abrupt decremental pattern. Various structural brain pathologies may be present, or no cause may be found. Two-thirds of children have subsequent cognitive deficits.

Coding note from above levels

Use additional code, if desired, to identify the type of seizure.

Exclusions from above levels

• MG45 – Syncope
• 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
• 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium