Abstract: The Epilepsies are persistent neurological disorders identified by a predisposition for frequent epileptic seizures. Epilepsy/seizure disorder is the most common youth neurologic condition, disorders in children, impacting 4-10 children per 1,000. We aimed by this study to overview the epilepsy in pediatric from different perspective, epidemiological evaluation, diagnosis approaches, and treatment options. MIDLINE, Google Scholar, and EMBASE databases were comprehensively searched for childhood epilepsy related articles published before to December 2016, the literature searched included most of studies that are evidence based supported, and discussing the diagnosis and treatment approaches for pediatric epilepsy, moreover references list of each identified study were searched for more relevant articles.The spectrum of epilepsy syndromes in childhood is large. Diagnosis of an epilepsy syndrome provides insight into the scientific course, assists forecast outcome, and directs the best treatment plan. EEG medical diagnosis, and much better aetiological diagnosis, specifically supported by neuroimaging, has assisted to clarify the diversity of epilepsy in children, and has actually enhanced management.
Keywords: Childhood Epilepsy, epilepsy syndromes, Classification, Diagnosis.
Title: An Overview of Childhood Epilepsy, Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches
Author: Rayed Saleh A Aldhafeeri, Omar mousa alshamrani, faruq abdullah hassan shaflout alghamdi, Abdullah mosfer Abdullah Alelyani, Mohammad Ahmed Alshamrani, Hatim Ali Saad Alqarni, Mohammad Siraj Ahmad
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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