Authors : Tejanjani Vathada, Rajashekar Alishala
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijashnb.2023.012
Volume : 9
Issue : 2
Year : 2023
Page No : 57-68
Background: Seizures are characterized by abnormally excessive or synchronized neuronal activity in the brain. The purpose of the current study is to study etiology of partial seizure. To identify significant role of neuroimaging & EEG.
Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study involving a total 100 patients are recruited between 2-12 years. All the children aged 2 year to 12 years of age with partial seizures will undergo neuro imaging, plain and contrast (contrast where indicated).
Results: Out of 100 childrens 68% of the partial seizures in the age group 2 to 12 years occurred in younger children of 2-6 Years, while only 32% of the seizures occurred in 6 – 12 years of age group.. Among them, 75% of the cases revealed an identifiable cause in the CT brain and 63% of the cases showed abnormal EEG. Among the 75% with abnormal CT brain, 58 cases are identified as Neuroinfections, neurocysticercosis in 32 cases, Tuberculoma in 26 cases, 5 cases had infarct, 4 had Calcifications, 3 had Hydrocephalus, 2 had subdural effusion, 2 had AV malformations, 1 had brain tumour.
Conclusion; Thus, partial seizures are the most prevalent neurological disorder in children, having a significant social and economic impact on developing country.. Frequently, even relatively benign, episodic spells are mistaken as seizures and even treated as such. Therefore, proper diagnosis and therapy should be emphasized more.
Keywords: Seizures, childrens, MRI, EEG, Neurocysticercosis, Neuroinfections, Tuberculoma