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Abstract Details

Ethosuximide Induced Raynaud's Phenomenon in a Child with Childhood Absence Epilepsy
Child Neurology and Developmental Neurology
P2 - Poster Session 2 (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
6-011
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Ethosuximide has been widely accepted and used as first line management for childhood absence
epilepsy (CAE) in clinical practice. Ethosuximide has been reported to cause rare idiosyncratic
reactions such as lupus-like syndrome. We report a child with CAE, who developed Raynaud's
phenomenon on day 3 of ethosuximide initiation.
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Case Report:

A 6-year-old boy presented with concerns of multiple staring spells and was diagnosed with CAE following EEG evaluation. He was started on ethosuximide at a dose of 25 mg/kg/day divided BID. On the third day, he reported that his legs were cold, swollen and painful. Upon inspection mother reported clearly demarcated, white skin patches on bilateral feet and toes, confirmed on mom’s uploaded pictures, indicative of Raynaud's phenomenon. Ethosuximide was discontinued, and the symptoms resolved within two days with no intervention. He was exposed to no new medications recently, and ethosuximide remained his only medication. There was no familial history of autoimmune conditions.

Raynaud’s phenomenon is a possible side effect of ethosuximide and may present within first 5
days of initiation. Resolution of RP was seen within two days of medication cessation. Currently,
RP is not included in the drug insert of ethosuximide.
Authors/Disclosures
Akshaya Rathin Sivaji, MD
PRESENTER
Dr. Sivaji has nothing to disclose.
Jennifer Fittro, RN Mrs. Fittro has nothing to disclose.
Adina L. Chirla, RN Mrs. Chirla has nothing to disclose.
Alex Namrow, MD Dr. Namrow has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Myself.
Jun T. Park, MD Dr. Park has nothing to disclose.