Study of partial seizures in children with respect to EEG and CT Scan
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Incidence of Seizure disorders is more in children compared to adults. Partial seizures are fairly common form of seizures in children. Methods: This study was carried to determine the etiology of partial seizures in children with the help of EEG and CT scan. In this study total of 80 children with partial seizures defined as per ILAE, belonging to 1- 12years of age group were studied retrospectively. Data was collected in the form of history, EEG report and CT scan brain report over a period of 2 years, from the hospital records. Results: EEG was abnormal in 92.5% and CT scan was abnormal in 85% of children with partial seizures. The most common type of partial seizure was complex partial seizure (58.75%). The most common CT scan abnormality was (75%) ring enhancing lesion. Conclusion: EEG and CT scan plays an important role in establishing etiology of partial seizures and thus serves as a tool for appropriate management.
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Sanjivani Deepak, Rajavarapu Chandra Sekhar, Bhimireddy Vijayalakshmi
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