Dravet Syndrome: A Case Report

Abstract

Dravet syndrome is an epileptic encephalopathy caused by mutations and deletions in the SCN1a gene in chromosome 2q. Child usually infants present with recurrent febrile seizures later may be associated with afebrile seizures. Initially developmental history normal but history of regression of milestones is present. Early recognition and diagnosis by genetic work up and timely treatment with appropriate anti convulsant therapy may improve neurodevelopmental outcome and reduces seizure frequency.