Call Us: +61 2 9295 8359
Email: info@geneticalliance.org.au
Follow Us:

West Syndrome

West Syndrome

Contact: West Syndrome Association
Tel: (02) 9894 7372
Email: narelle@natlifts.org.au
More info: 11 Fairgreen Place Castle Hill NSW 2154
About: West syndrome is a rare form of epilepsy which occurs early in an infant’s life and is often called infantile spasm. The spasms that occur may range from violent jack-knife or ‘salaam’ movements where the whole body bends in half, or they may be no more than a mild twitching of the nose or mouth. Unusual brain wave patterns (hypsarrhythmia) may be seen on electroencephalogram (EEG). Intellectual impairment may also occur. Head trauma, lack of oxygen at birth and prematurity are some of the causes of West syndrome. In some cases, a faulty gene on the short ‘p’ arm of the X chromosome at Xp22.1-11.4 may be a cause.

Quick links

Latest Tweets

Our mission statement

To facilitate support for those affected directly or indirectly by genetic conditions throughout Australasia.

make a donation
Help Support Genetic Alliance Australia

Click on Bert, the Genetic Alliance Frog - to make a donation. All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
ABN  83 594 113 193  |  ACN 168918625  |   Registered Charity CFN  15481

We are members of
Supported by
Quick Links
GA Support Links
Contact Us
  • P:  +61 2 9295 8359
  • F:  +61 2 9295 8181
  • E:  Click here

Level 6
384 Victoria Street
Darlinghurst ,  NSW   2010

Connect with us
Registered Charity
© 2021 Genetic Alliance Australia. All right reserved.   |   Disclaimer & Privacy Policy
info@geneticalliance.org.au
+61 2 9295 8359