Ictal Electroencephalographic Findings in Children with Migraine Headache

Hamed Shafagh1, Mohammad Kazem Bakhshandeh1, Esfandiar Matini1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran Medical sciences , Islamic Azad university ,Tehran, Iran.

Insights

Nearly one-third of pediatric migraine patients exhibit abnormal electroencephalogram (EEG) findings, including slow and sharp waves. This study highlights potential EEG abnormalities in children experiencing migraine headaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Migraine headaches are a common neurological disorder in children.
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a diagnostic tool used to assess brain activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate electroencephalogram (EEG) findings in children diagnosed with migraine headaches.
  • To determine the prevalence and types of EEG abnormalities in this pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted.
  • Seventy-one consecutive pediatric patients with migraine headaches were enrolled.
  • EEG findings were recorded and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Abnormal EEG findings were observed in 25 cases (35.2%).
  • The most common abnormalities included slow waves (68%) and sharp waves (32%).

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of children with migraine headaches may present with abnormal EEG results.
  • EEG can be a valuable tool in the assessment of pediatric migraine.
Abstract

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