An infant of 5 months presents with sudden dropping of head and flexion of arms. On examination, infant has hypopigmented macule on trunk. What is the drug of choice for this condition
Sudden dropping of head and flexion of arms ⇒ Salam spells
It is seen in west syndrome.
Hypopigmented macules on trunk ⇒ Tuberous sclerosis
Drug of choice:
a) West syndrome ⇒ ACTH
b) West syndrome + Tuberous Sclerosis ⇒ Vigabatrin
Vigabatrin
Sodium Valproate
Ethosuccimide
ACTH