Febrile seizure (FS) is the most common seizure disorder of childhood, and occurs in an age-related manner. FS are classified into simple and complex. FS has a multifactorial inheritance, suggesting that both genetic and environmental factors are causative. Various animal models have elucidated the pathophysiological mechanisms of FS. Risk factors for a first FS are a family history of the diso...

Le syndrome de Sweet ou dermatose aiguë fébrile neutrophilique est une maladie inflammatoire rare à expression cutanée prédominante, appartenant au groupe des dermatoses neutrophiliques. Il est caractérisé par le polymorphisme de son expression clinique et la diversité des maladies qui peuvent lui être associées. Le syndrome de Sweet gravidique est rare (2 %) et caractérisé par la récidive des ...

Une cholécystectomie subtotale expose au risque de cholécystite sur moignon, bien qu'elle constitue une option sûre face à une inflammation sévère du triangle de Calot permettant de réduire le risque de plaie biliaire. Malgré une histoire parfois typique, le diagnostic est souvent retardé en raison d'une faible suspicion. Par conséquent les cliniciens devraient évoquer ce diagnostic. Une fois l...

The generalized convulsion or grand mal attack of epilepsy usually presents such a striking picture of somatic motor phenomena that signs and symptoms involving visceral and other autonomic functions, while present, are overshadowed. Within the grand mal seizure there usually occur cardiorespiratory, gastro-intestinal, urinary, and other autonomic symptoms. Prior to a grand mal seizure there ma...

PURPOSE Febrile seizures are induced by fever and are the most common type of seizures in children. Although numerous studies have been performed on febrile seizures, their pathophysiology remains unclear. Recent studies have shown that cytokines may play a role in the pathogenesis of febrile seizures. The present study was conducted to identify potential links between serum interleukin-1beta (...

BACKGROUND Since clinical signs of meningeal irritation in infants may be absent or misleading, the American Academy of Pediatrics in 1996 recommended that a lumbar puncture be performed in young children following a febrile seizure. Recent evidence supports a conservative approach in children who do not look ill at the time of the physician's assessment. Moreover, seizures as the presenting or...