Rett syndrome: long-term clinical follow-up experiences over four decades

B Hagberg - Journal of child neurology, 2005 - journals.sagepub.com
B Hagberg
Journal of child neurology, 2005journals.sagepub.com
Long-term clinical profiles of female patients with classic Rett syndrome are presented and
exemplified by three cases, as experienced over four decades. Emphasized is the frequently
surprisingly well-preserved eye contact and primitive memory, in contrast to a premature
neuromuscular aging and often advanced peripheral atrophy, usually combined with
dystonic-rigid signs that are predominantly right sided.(J Child Neurol 2005; 20: 722—727).
Long-term clinical profiles of female patients with classic Rett syndrome are presented and exemplified by three cases, as experienced over four decades. Emphasized is the frequently surprisingly well-preserved eye contact and primitive memory, in contrast to a premature neuromuscular aging and often advanced peripheral atrophy, usually combined with dystonic-rigid signs that are predominantly right sided. (J Child Neurol 2005;20:722—727).
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