Potassium channel subfamily T member 1(KCNT1) pathological variant causing epilepsy of infancy with migrating focal seizures: A case report

Prem Chand, Meher Angez, Ayesha Nasir Hameed, Salman Kirmani

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Abstract

Pathological mutation of potassium channel subfamily T member 1 (KCNT1) gene causes an autosomal dominant disorder characterised by secondarily generalised seizures/migratory focal seizure, cyanosis, and dysmorphic features. We report the case of a five-monthold male with pathological KCNT1 variant who presented with focal clonic seizures, Mongol spots, and grade two systolic murmur at the left lower sternal border and loud P2. The seizures were refractory to most anti-epileptic drugs but showed some response to Valproic acid. This case demonstrated that EIMFS is a grave infantile epileptic encephalopathy which is refractory to antiepileptic drugs and can present with a wide spectrum of neurogenic and cardiogenic symptoms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1720-1722
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Volume73
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2023

Keywords

  • KCNT1
  • Mutation
  • Paediatric
  • Pakistan

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