Childhood Absence Epilepsy in the Middle Black Sea Region

Authors : Sevgi ÇIRAKLI

Pages : 38-41

Doi:10.19127/mbsjohs.839024

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Publication Date : 2021-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate chilhood absence epilepsy in the Middle Black Sea Region. Methods: 14 pediatric patients who treated absence epilepsy between May 2018 and May 2020, and had adequate follow-up were included in the study. Medical record datas were reviewed age, gender, etiology, features of family, treatment, and results. Results: 10 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(71%); of the patients were female and 4 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(29%); were male. Their average age was 9 years insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(6-15);. Valproate was started in all patients at the time of diagnosis. In the controls 15 days later, no seizure was detected by the family of 5 patients. 5 patients stated that their seizures decreased but continued. In 4 patients, the family did not notice a decrease in seizure frequency. Ethosuximide was added to 9 patients who said that their seizures were still continuing. In the controls 15 days later, 6 patients were found to be cured. However, it was stated that 3 patients had intermittent seizures although they decreased. Lamutrigine was added as the third drug after checking the valproate drug level to these 3 patients, whose treatment was still unsuccessful. 3 patients still have electroencephalography disorder and seizures recognized by the family. With our treatment management, 11 of 14 patients were found to be seizure free. Conclusion: We achieved high success with valproate and ethosuximide in the treatment management of pediatric absence epilepsy.
Keywords : Absence, epilepsy, childhood, treatment