Abstract

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) is a complex disease which causes recurrent hemiplegic attacks. Although ATP1A3 gene has been identified as the cause of this neurological entity, many variants are being reported nowadays, adding to the spectrum of ATP1A3 gene-related disorders due to the advancement in genetic testing. Hereby, authors presents a case report of a 3-year-old male child who presented with a complaint of frequent falls while walking with gait abnormality and has been on treatment for seizure disorder since, 5 months of age. On assessing the history and evaluating the child, AHC was suspected and the same was confirmed using genetic tests.

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