Dravet Syndrome: A case report

Authors

  • Aireen Akter Resident, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Institute for Paediatric Neurodisorder And Autism, BMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Syeda Tabassum Alam Professor and Director, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Institute for Paediatric Neurodisorder And Autism, BMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Sanjida Ahmed Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Institute For Paediatric Neurodisorder And Autism in BMU, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v44i1.87291

Keywords:

Dravet syndrome, Epileptic encephalopathy, SCN1A Gene

Abstract

Dravet syndrome is a rare genetic epileptic encephalopathy characterized by drug resistant epilepsy. Patients present with prolong febrile seizure with normal developmental status in infancy. However patient may experience a halt or decline of development usually after one year of age. This type of presentation may mimic other neurological disorder like simple febrile seizure, mitochondrial disorder and other epileptic encephalopathies. Though clinical presentations almost similar, confirmation require genetic evaluation for counseling and management purpose. We recently observed a two-year-old boy with Dravet syndrome confirmed by identifying mutation of SCN1A gene. MRI of brain revealed moderate cerebral atrophy and enlarged brain ventricles.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2026; 44: 64-67

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Published

2026-02-01

How to Cite

Akter, A., Alam , S. T., & Ahmed, S. (2026). Dravet Syndrome: A case report. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 44(1), 64–67. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v44i1.87291

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 1 (2026)

Section

Case Reports

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