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Epilepsy in the elderly.

T Hiyoshi1, K Yagi

  • 1National Epilepsy Center, Shizuoka Higashi Hospital, Japan.

Epilepsia
|January 13, 2001
PubMed
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This study reveals that late-onset epilepsy, particularly symptomatic partial epilepsy, often has a good prognosis in elderly patients. However, some cases of idiopathic generalized epilepsy may worsen in old age.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Epilepsy Research

Background:

  • Epilepsy affects a significant portion of the elderly population.
  • Understanding the clinical characteristics of epilepsy in older adults is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical characteristics of elderly patients diagnosed with epilepsy.
  • To differentiate between generalized and partial epilepsy types in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of clinical records for 190 patients aged 60 years and older.
  • Classification of epilepsy into generalized, partial, and undetermined types.

Main Results:

  • Partial epilepsy (76.3%) was more common than generalized epilepsy (17.4%) in this elderly cohort.

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  • All partial epilepsies were symptomatic, with varied onset ages; early onset correlated with poorer outcomes.
  • Late-onset epilepsy (≥50 years) often lacked family history and was associated with cerebrovascular disease or head injury.

    • Conclusions:

    • Late-onset symptomatic partial epilepsy generally presents a favorable prognosis in the elderly.
    • Contrary to common belief, some patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsy may experience increased seizure frequency in older age.