Narcolepsy Type 1 Diagnosis — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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Excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, MSLT shows shortened latency and ≥2 SOREMPs. Diagnosis?

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Correct answer: D — Narcolepsy type 1

Narcolepsy type 1: EDS + cataplexy + MSLT criteria. Hypocretin deficiency.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024