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Neuropediatrics 2001; 32(5): 264-266
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-19121
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Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Bilateral Periventricular Nodular Heterotopia and Epileptic Seizures - a Syndrome?

M. Holtmann1 , F. G. Woermann2 , H. E. Boenigk2 †
  • 1 Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany
  • 2 Kidron Hospital for Children, Bethel Epilepsy Centre, Bielefeld, Germany
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18 December 2001 (online)

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Abstract

We present the clinical, neurophysiological and radiographic findings in a boy with coexisting multiple pterygium syndrome, bilateral periventricular nodular heterotopia (BPNH), mental retardation and epileptic seizures. This constellation has not been previously reported. We discuss the possibility of a new BPNH syndrome associated with multiple pterygium syndrome in our patient.

Key words

Bilateral periventricular nodular heterotopia - Multiple pterygium syndrome - Mental retardation - Epilepsy - Arthrogryposis

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Martin Holtmann

Central Institute of Mental Health, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

P. O. Box 12 21 20

68072 Mannheim

Germany

Email: martinholtmann@aol.com