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Published on: January 11, 2016
Cerebral palsy
M U Lubis1, G D Tjipta, M D Marbun
1Department of Child Health School of Medicine, University of North Sumatera/Dr. Pirngadi Hospital, Medan.
Paediatrica Indonesiana
|March 1, 1990
Summary
This study analyzed 40 cerebral palsy cases from 1978-1985, finding neonatal asphyxia as the primary cause. Spastic cerebral palsy was most common, with many cases presenting in children under three years old.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Cerebral palsy (CP) presents complex epidemiological factors and is often associated with other developmental abnormalities.
- Effective management of CP requires multidisciplinary expertise due to its multifaceted nature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of cerebral palsy cases.
- To identify the primary causes and common types of cerebral palsy in pediatric neurology cases.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study was conducted between 1978 and 1985.
- Data was collected from 2,505 new child neurological cases, identifying 40 cerebral palsy cases.
- Analysis included patient demographics, age distribution, identified causes, and associated conditions.
Main Results:
- Cerebral palsy accounted for 1.59% of new pediatric neurology cases (40 out of 2,505).
- The majority of cases (80%) were children under three years old.
- Neonatal asphyxia was the leading identified cause (27.5%), with uncertain causes noted in 20%.
- Spastic cerebral palsy predominated (70%), and 32.5% of cases were associated with microcephaly.
Conclusions:
- Neonatal asphyxia is a significant risk factor for cerebral palsy.
- Early-onset cerebral palsy is prevalent, highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention.
- The high incidence of spastic CP and associated microcephaly warrants further investigation into underlying etiologies and targeted management strategies.
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