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Megalencephalic leukoencephalopathy with subcortical cysts (MLC) – a case with ...

Recent developments in the genetics of childhood epileptic encephalopathies: im...

Recent advances in molecular genetics led to the discovery of several genes for childhood epileptic encephalopathies (CEEs). As the knowledge about the genes associated with this group of disorders develops, it becomes evident that CEEs present a number of specific genetic characteristics, which will influence the use of molecular testing for clinical purposes. Among these, there are the presence of marked gene...

ADHD in idiopathic epilepsy

Our aim was to clarify the correlation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with epilepsy and behavior problems. This was a cross-sectional study. Sixty children with idiopathic epilepsy were interviewed using the MTA-SNAP IV Teacher and Parent Rating Scale, Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales and Conners’ Rating Scales. We used the chi-square test to analyze the correlation of epilepsy variables in...

Memory in children with symptomatic temporal lobe epilepsy

In children with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), memory deficit is not so well understood as it is in adults. The aim of this study was to identify and describe memory deficits in children with symptomatic TLE, and to verify the influence of epilepsy variables on memory. We evaluated 25 children with TLE diagnosed on clinical, EEG and MRI findings. Twenty-five normal children were compared with the patients. All ...

Clinical and neuropsychological correlation in patients with rolandic epilepsy

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the presence of neurological soft signs (NSS) and to correlate them with the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC III) in patients with rolandic epilepsy (RE). METHODS: Forty children and adolescents aged between 9 and 15 years were studied. They were divided into two groups: G1 - patients with RE (n=20) - and G2 - healthy controls without epilepsy (n=20). They were assessed wi...

EEG and magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities in patients with acute limbic ...

OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of electroencephalography (EEG) and MRI in patients with acute limbic encephalitis (LE). PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of 57 patients with diagnosis of LE from May 1994 to April 2010 and selected those with available EEG and MRI records. We analyzed EEG characteristics (type of abnormality, location and periodicity), reviewed MRIs an...

Auditory processing disorders in twins with perisylvian polymicrogyria

Estudos genéticos e moleculares em um grande grupo de pacientes com malformaçõe...

OBJETIVOS: As malformações do córtex cerebral (MCC) são uma causa importante de epilepsia. Nossas metas foram: triagem de mutações em genes associados às MCC (FLN1, LIS1, DCX e EMX2), investigar funcionalmente as mutações e mapear o locus para polimicrogiria perisylviana familiar. MÉTODOS: A triagem de mutações foi realizada por PCR, DHPLC e sequênciamento. Estudo funcional foi realizado por RT-PCR, PCR em temp...

Seizure related accidents and injuries in childhood

Several studies show that the risk of accidents involving patients with epilepsy is much higher compared to the general population. The objective of this study was to identify the frequency and type of seizure related injuries in children diagnosed with epilepsy. In addition we also assessed possible risk factors associated with this seizure related accidents in childhood. This study was conducted at the pediat...

First, do no harm: the risks of overtreating children with epilepsy

BACKGROUND: Although overtreatment with antiepileptic drugs contributes to the morbidity associated with epilepsy, many children still are overtreated. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate if the withdrawal of at least one antiepileptic drug (AED) in children with refractory epilepsy using polytherapy enable a better seizure control. METHOD: This was a prospective study. Children with refractory epilepsy using at least two A...