Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood - Symptoms, Causes ...
2016年4月5日 · Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repeated episodes of weakness or paralysis that may affect one side of the body or the other (hemiplegia) or both sides of the body at once (quadriplegia).
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood - Wikipedia
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is an ultra-rare neurological disorder named for the transient episodes, often referred to as "attacks", of hemiplegia (weakness or paralysis) that those with the condition experience. It typically presents before the age of 18 months.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood | About the Disease | GARD
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a neurological disorder that usually affects children before 18 months of age. Classic AHC causes recurrent episodes of paralysis (hemiplegia) that involve one or both sides of the body, multiple limbs, or a single limb.
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood - Child Neurology Foundation
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a brain disorder involving paralysis and muscle stiffness. It starts in early infancy. AHC causes long-term problems.
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood - Duke Health
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a neurological disorder that requires lifelong care. Because it is rare, with symptoms that mimic other conditions, an accurate diagnosis is essential. Duke is among the few hospitals with specialists dedicated to treating children with alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood - MedlinePlus
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a neurological condition characterized by recurrent episodes of temporary paralysis, often affecting one side of the body (hemiplegia). Explore symptoms, inheritance, genetics of this condition.
Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) - AHCF
2024年5月27日 · AHC is a rare neurological disorder characterized by repeated, intermittent attacks, causing temporary paralysis of any body portion. One side may be more frequently affected or episodes may always start on the same side. Cognitive and behavioral dysfunction develops in the majority of AHC patients.
Disorders Associated with AHC - AHCF
Most patients with alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) have impaired social skills involving multiple domains. These impairments are significant compared to population means. Most patients with AHC have high Social Responsiveness Scale, Second Edition (SRS-2) scores.
Understanding AHC - AHCF
2024年5月27日 · AHC (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood) is a very complex disorder that has been characterized by a rare 1 in a million occurrence. While there are many similarities between persons with AHC, each case is unique and can be mild to severely affected.
Child Neurology: Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
2010年4月5日 · Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of hemiplegia affecting either side of the body, abnormalities of ocular movement, movement disorders, and progressive developmental delay.