Significant findings on cranial CT scan after a first unprovoked seizure in children from North India

S Mathur, K Southern, M Sharma - Journal of tropical pediatrics, 2007 - academic.oup.com
S Mathur, K Southern, M Sharma
Journal of tropical pediatrics, 2007academic.oup.com
… In our study, 32% of all children with a first apparent unprovoked seizure had an abnormal
CT scan result. Most of these were ring-enhancing lesions of cysticercal or tubercular origin.
… The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of abnormal CT scan findings after
a first unprovoked seizure in childhood. … This study demonstrates a high incidence of
abnormalities identified on CT scans of children that presented to an Indian A&E
department with their first apparent unprovoked seizure. It highlights the need for large …
Abstract
Neuroimaging after a first unprovoked seizure may show significant abnormalities. In our study, 32% of all children with a first apparent unprovoked seizure had an abnormal CT scan result. Most of these were ring-enhancing lesions of cysticercal or tubercular origin.
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