Management of epilepsy in childhood.
Epilepsy is the commonest neurological disorder of children. Between 0.5 and 1% of the childhood population is affected either temporarily or chronically. In the individual it is important to be certain that the diagnosis is correct and thereafter to classify the seizure type(s) and, if possible, the epileptic syndrome. This will facilitate optimal therapeutic intervention and rational management of any associated problems.
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
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D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003376:Counseling; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000927:Anticonvulsants