title: Behavior in children with cryptogenic localization related epilepsy: a follow-up study.
abstract: Using the Child Behavior Checklist, the behavior of 16 children with cryptogenic localization-related epilepsy was assessed at first admission to our epilepsy center, and approximately 2 years later. Behavior improved substantially from t(1) (first assessment, when patients were admitted to our center) to t(2) (reassessment after approximately 2 years) on almost all subscales of the Child Behavior Checklist. At t(2), all subscales scored within normal range. Furthermore, seizure frequency improved considerably in the 2 years between assessments. After a period of approximately 2 years, normalization of behavior in children with cryptogenic localization-related epilepsy occurred.
authors.affiliation: Department of Research and Development, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands. saskiavanmil@gmail.com
authors.forename: Saskia G M
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: van Mil
authors.forename: Rianne P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Reijs
authors.forename: Mariette H J A
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: van Hall
authors.forename: Suzanne M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Snoeijen
authors.forename: Nora M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: de la Parra
authors.forename: Albert P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Aldenkamp
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies