Keywords
regression
developmental disabilities
medical marijuana
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Abstract
Rett syndrome (RS) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by initial normal
evolution, with clinical characteristic of neuroregresión, an incidence of 1: 10,000 in
girls, this syndrome is considered one of the most common genetics diseases of cognitive
impairment in women. We report the case of a girl of four years old with clinical features of developmental regression, stereotyped
movements, compatible with Rett syndrome,
which her mother is giving 2 drops of oil of
marijuana like therapy. At present there are no
studies to recommend the medical use of marijuana
in Rett syndrome; treatment is symptomatic
and supportive, requiring an interdisciplinary
group of management
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