An unusual presentation of fifth-day fits in the newborn

Pediatr Neurol. 2002 May;26(5):398-401. doi: 10.1016/s0887-8994(01)00415-5.

Abstract

Fifth-day fits are a rare type of seizures in the infant. Tonic-clonic seizures have not been reported as a manifestation of this condition. This article presents a report of one patient and the value of video-electroencephalogram recording in assessing seizures, background electroencephalogram, and treatment. We describe a full-term female infant with fifth-day fits presenting with generalized tonic-clonic seizures associated with generalized electrical discharges, with normal background electroencephalogram activity between seizures. The fits rapidly responded to phenobarbital.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Electroencephalography / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Phenobarbital / therapeutic use
  • Seizures / diagnosis*
  • Seizures / drug therapy
  • Seizures / physiopathology

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Phenobarbital