Seizures Common in Children with High-Grade Gliomas
Source: European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society
Summary
This study looked at seizures in children and teenagers with high-grade gliomas, a type of brain tumor. Researchers reviewed medical records from 39 patients treated at the University Hospital Erlangen between 2000 and 2021. The study included information about the patients' ages, tumor locations, and seizure details, among other factors.
The findings showed that nearly 44% of the children experienced seizures, with many having repeated episodes. Most of the seizures were linked to tumors located in the upper part of the brain, but some were also associated with tumors in the lower part. Interestingly, for some children, seizures were the first sign of their illness, and a small number experienced a severe type of seizure called status epilepticus.
Understanding how seizures relate to high-grade gliomas in young patients is important for better diagnosis and treatment. However, this study has limitations, such as being based on a small group of patients from one hospital, which may not represent all children with this condition. More research is needed to explore these findings in larger and more diverse groups.
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