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Alternating hemiplegia of childhood

What is Alternating hemiplegia of childhood?

A rare, genetic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by early-onset of recurrent, transient episodes of hemiplegia (including quadriplegia), which typically disappear upon sleep.

Other condition names

  • AHC

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant, Not applicable

Age of Onset

  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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