Pediatric epilepsy -- an Indian perspective.
Indian J Pediatr
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2005 Apr; 72(4): 309-13
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en Inglés
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| 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.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Espasmos Infantiles
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Traumatismos del Nacimiento
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Lesiones Encefálicas
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recién Nacido
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Factores Sexuales
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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