Spectrum of electroencephalogram finding in Children with newly diagnosed epilepsy –an Experience at a tertiary care hospital.

Authors

Sanam B. Rajper, Aga Khan University, Karachi
Khairunnisa Mukhtiar, Aga Khan University, Karachi
Fozia Baloch, Aga Khan University, Karachi
Shahnaz H. Ibrahim, Aga Khan University
Abdul Rashid Memon, Aga Khan University, Karachi

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorders that affect all age groups. It is characterized by at least two unprovoked seizures more than 24 hours apart. The most common investigation used for both diagnosis and management is an Electroencephalogram (EEG), which is relatively cheap and easy to perform. However, EEG requires technical expertise and is prone to misinterpretation. Objective: To determine the frequency of abnormal EEG findings in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy at tertiary care hospital.

Recommended Citation

Rajper, Sanam B.; Mukhtiar, Khairunnisa; Baloch, Fozia; Ibrahim, Shahnaz H.; and Memon, Abdul Rashid (2019) "Spectrum of electroencephalogram finding in Children with newly diagnosed epilepsy –an Experience at a tertiary care hospital.," Pakistan Journal of Neurological Sciences (PJNS): Vol. 14: Iss. 2, Article 4.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pjns/vol14/iss2/4