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Convulsions in tuberculous meningitis

A K Patwari1, S Aneja, R N Ravi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|April 1, 1996
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Seizures are common in children with tuberculous meningitis (TBM). Investigations reveal cerebral edema, SIADH, and hydrocephalus as frequent causes of convulsions in pediatric TBM patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neuroimaging

Background:

  • Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a severe infection affecting children.
  • Convulsions are a frequent and serious complication of TBM.
  • Identifying the cause of seizures is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the underlying causes of convulsions in children diagnosed with TBM.
  • To correlate clinical presentation, EEG, and CT scan findings with seizure types and etiology.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 136 children under 12 hospitalized with TBM.
  • Evaluation of seizure types, electroencephalogram (EEG) findings, and computed tomography (CT) scan results.
  • Correlation of clinical data with neuroimaging and electrophysiological findings.

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Main Results:

  • 101 children (74%) experienced seizures; generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS) were most common (58%).
  • EEG abnormalities were frequent, especially in focal seizures (FS) and GTCS presenting late.
  • CT scan abnormalities, including meningeal enhancement and hydrocephalus, were associated with specific seizure patterns and disease progression.

Conclusions:

  • Convulsions in pediatric TBM are multifactorial, with cerebral edema, SIADH, and hydrocephalus being primary contributors.
  • Neuroimaging and EEG play vital roles in elucidating the pathophysiology of seizures in TBM.
  • Early identification of seizure causes can guide therapeutic interventions in TBM.