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Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2009; 07(02): 187-191
DOI: 10.3233/JPN-2009-0288
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Proteus syndrome, a rare cause of childhood epilepsy: A case report

IkeOluwa A. Lagunju
a   Department of Pediatric Neurology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
,
Adebola Ogunbiyi
b   Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
,
Ayotunde O. Ogunseyinde
c   Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan/University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria
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29 May 2008

26 August 2008

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30 July 2015 (online)

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Abstract

Proteus syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by asymmetric, disproportionate, progressive overgrowth of the skin, muscle, other connective tissues, the brain and indeed, virtually any organ in the body. Epilepsy is a recognized feature of Proteus syndrome. The case of a 16-month-old Nigerian child, with the classical features of Proteus syndrome and epilepsy is presented.

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Proteus syndrome - childhood epilepsy - African