Pediatric epilepsy -- an Indian perspective.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2005 Apr; 72(4): 309-13
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-79794
ABSTRACT
Prevalence studies from India suggest that epilepsy prevalence is similar to developed nations. Neurocysticercosis (NCC) predominates as an etiology. A large treatment gap is still a public health problem. Benign epilepsies and West syndrome appear to be underrepresented in studies on classification of seizures/syndromes. Febrile seizures prevalence in India is similar to other countries and appear to be as benign. Risk factors of intractable epilepsy (IE) in Indian studies include early age of onset, neurodevelopmental abnormalities and certain seizure types. Perinatal injuries underlie many IE. Many IE are not truly intractable and respond to simple therapeutic measures. The ketogenic diet and surgery are other methods now being used in Indian centers. Neurocysticercosis and neonatal hypoglycemic brain injury, two widely prevalent etiologies are reviewed in detail.
Full text:
Available
Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Spasms, Infantile
/
Birth Injuries
/
Brain Injuries
/
Female
/
Humans
/
Male
/
Infant, Newborn
/
Child
/
Child, Preschool
/
Sex Factors
Type of study:
Etiology study
/
Observational study
/
Prevalence study
/
Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS