This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Hypsarrhythmia in a child is due to – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Grandmal epilepsy, B. Petitmal epilepsy, C. Myoclonic epilepsy, D. Reflex epilepsy', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Myoclonic epilepsy may be\n\nInfantile spasm or Infantile myoclonus or West syndrome\nJuvenile myoclonic epilepsy\n\nInfantile spasm (Infantile myoclonus or West syndrome) \n\nThe onset is usually between 3-8 months of life\nIt is characterized by a triad of -\n\ni)\xa0Salaam spells (sudden dropping of the head & flexion of arms)\nii) Mental retardation\niii) The hypsarrhythmic pattern of EEG (diffuse high voltage slow spike and chaotic activity)\n\nThe spasm occurs in clusters usually on waking.\nPrognosis for normal mental development is poor.\n\nTreatment of infantile myoclonus\n\nACTH and corticosteroids are given for 2-12 weeks, depending upon response.\nVigabatrin is the DOC Now.', 'role': 'assistant'}]