Childhood-onset epilepsy in patients with dyskinetic cerebral palsy caused by basal ganglia and thalamic lesions

CONCLUSIONS: One-third of term-born patients with BGTL-induced DCP caused by perinatal HIE develop epilepsy, and deep white matter lesions increase the likelihood of epilepsy. Preparation for early-onset ES, MS, and subsequent FS is beneficial.PMID:37708783 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejpn.2023.09.006

Source: European Journal of Paediatric Neurology - September 14, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Shizuka Nishimoto Yukihiro Kitai Satori Hirai Mika Hirotsune Naomi Okuyama Shodo Hirano Yukiko Mogami Hiroshi Arai Source Type: research