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[Imaging in paediatric epilepsy].

G Guissard1, N Damry, B Dan

  • 1Hôpital universitaire des enfants Reine-Fabiola, 15, avenue J.J.-Crocq, 1020 Bruxelles, Belgique. gretel.guissard@huderf.be

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
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Pediatric epilepsy diagnosis often requires brain imaging, with MRI being the preferred method for identifying causes like malformations or lesions. Imaging guides treatment and prognosis for children with epilepsy.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Epilepsy affects 0.5-1% of children under 16.
  • The 2001 International League Against Epilepsy (ILEA) classification considers genetics and seizure types.
  • Imaging indications vary based on epilepsy presentation and clinical context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the role and indications of neuroimaging in pediatric epilepsy.
  • To detail the utility of MRI and CT scans in diagnosing epilepsy causes.
  • To emphasize how imaging guides therapeutic management and prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current classification systems for pediatric epilepsy.
  • Comparison of MRI and CT scan sensitivity and applications.

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  • Discussion of specific imaging sequences like diffusion-weighted imaging.

    • Main Results:

    • Imaging is indicated in most pediatric epilepsy cases, except for simple febrile seizures or benign idiopathic epilepsy.
    • Common causes identified by imaging include malformations, hypoxic-ischemic lesions, trauma, infections, metabolic diseases, and tumors.
    • MRI is superior to CT for detecting underlying causes, with diffusion-weighted imaging useful in acute settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Neuroimaging, particularly MRI, is crucial for diagnosing symptomatic pediatric epilepsy.
    • Imaging helps determine the nature and extent of epileptogenic lesions, guiding treatment.
    • MRI also aids in monitoring seizure consequences and establishing prognosis.