[Diagnosis and course of convulsive states in children]
Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
|January 1, 1980
Insights
This study examined 129 children with convulsive states, revealing diverse origins including genetic and environmental factors. Understanding the premorbid background is crucial for managing childhood convulsions and preventing epileptiform syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Clinical Neurophysiology
Context:
- Convulsive states in children represent a significant clinical challenge.
- Understanding the etiology and course of these conditions is vital for effective management.
Purpose:
- To investigate the diverse origins of convulsive states in 129 children.
- To describe the age-specific patterns and clinical course of convulsions in young children.
- To highlight the significance of premorbid factors in the development of convulsive disorders and epileptiform syndrome.
Summary:
- Analysis of 129 children revealed varied etiologies for convulsive states, including pre- and perinatal factors, metabolic disturbances, infections, and genetic predispositions.
- The study details the age distribution and progression of convulsions in pediatric populations.
- A strong correlation was observed between the premorbid background and the manifestation, course, and potential development of epileptiform syndrome.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the multifactorial nature of childhood convulsive states.
- Emphasizes the importance of comprehensive etiological assessment and consideration of premorbid conditions.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the prediction and management of pediatric epilepsy.
Abstract:
In 129 children convulsive states were examined with the use of a set of additional examination methods. The age structure of the convulsions and their course in young children are described. Different origin of the convulsive states is shown. The role of pre- and perinatal factors, mineral metabolism disturbances, infectious and other diseases, as well as of aggravated heredity is demonstrated. The importance of the premorbid background for the formation of the character and the course of the convulsive seizures in children, and for the formation of epileptiform syndrome is stressed.
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