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Article: Temporal lobe epilepsy in children.(Invited Review)(Clinical report)
- Article from:
- Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences
- Article date:
- January 1, 2008
- Author:
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Byline: Jayanti. Mani
Temporal lobe epilepsy is a fairly homogenous syndrome in adults, with hippocampal sclerosis being the commonest etiology. In children, temporal lobe epilepsy is more commonly due to cortical dysplasia or tumors. The semiology and electrophysiology of temporal lobe seizures in children are distinct from adults and have age-dependent variations. The first-line treatment option in children includes antiepileptic drugs. Ketogenic diet and surgery are therapeutic options in refractory pediatric temporal lobe epilepsy.
Introduction
Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) in adults and adolescents is a fairly homogeneous syndrome, both in ...