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Retinal haemorrhages and convulsions

S Sandramouli1, R Robinson, M Tsaloumas

  • 1Birmingham Children's Hospital, NHS Trust, Ladywood.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Retinal haemorrhages are rare in children following convulsions. This study found no cases, suggesting further investigation is needed if haemorrhages are present, potentially indicating non-accidental injury.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Retinal haemorrhages are a concern in pediatric neurology.
  • The link between convulsions and retinal haemorrhages requires clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of retinal haemorrhages in children after convulsive episodes.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of children admitted to the hospital post-convulsions was studied.
  • Neurological and ocular examinations, including ophthalmoscopy, were performed within 48 hours of admission.

Main Results:

  • Thirty-three children underwent examination and seizure classification.
  • None of the children developed retinal haemorrhages, even with concurrent events like vomiting or resuscitation.

Conclusions:

  • Convulsions are an unlikely cause of retinal haemorrhages in children.
  • The presence of retinal haemorrhages necessitates a thorough evaluation for non-accidental injury.

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