Infantile spasms broad thumbs
Overview
Infantile spasms - broad thumbs: A very rare syndrome characterized mainly by spasms during infancy and broad thumbs.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Infantile spasms - broad thumbs includes the 15 symptoms listed below: * Broad thumb * Broad big toe * Heart disease * Cataract * Cerebral cortex atrophy * Abnormal development of brain (corpus callosum) * Beaked nose * Downslanted space between eyelids * Large fontanel * Small head * Small jaw * Seizures * Mental retardation * Wide set eyes * Vaginal hydrocele
Diagnosis
Home medical testing related to Infantile spasms - broad thumbs: * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: o Home Fever Tests o Home Ear Infection Tests o Home Flu Tests
Treatment
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Infantile Spasms includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * ACTH (adrenocorticotrophic hormone) * Prednisone * Antiepileptic medications * Vigabatrin * Surgical resection of a seizure focus