Clinical and Electrophysiological Prognostic Factors of Childhood Absence Epilepsy

GAZETECİ TEKİN H., KARAOĞLU P., EDEM P.

The Journal of Pediatric Research, vol.8, no.3, pp.320-325, 2021 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/jpr.galenos.2021.95914
  • Journal Name: The Journal of Pediatric Research
  • Journal Indexes: Other Indexes
  • Page Numbers: pp.320-325
  • Keywords: Absence, prognostic factors, amplitude, EEG, response, ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUG, SEIZURES, CHILDREN, MEDICATION, FEATURES, EEG
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Childhood absence epilepsy is common idiopathic epilepsy in childhood. This epilepsy, which has been shown to impair cognition, needs to be treated promptly and correctly. Therefore, determining its prognostic factors before treatment can provide prediction on the duration of treatment, drug selection, and drug dosage.