Open AccessPediatric epilepsy: The Indian experience
Author(s) -
Pradnya Gadgil,
Vrajesh Udani
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of pediatric neurosciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1998-3948
pISSN - 1817-1745
DOI - 10.4103/1817-1745.85732
Subject(s) - epilepsy , medicine , neurocysticercosis , etiology , pediatrics , pediatric neurology , neurology , public health , pediatric epilepsy , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , family medicine , pathology
Epilepsy is a common clinical entity in neurology clinics. The understanding of the genetics of epilepsy has undergone a sea change prompting re-classification by the International league against epilepsy recently. The prevalence rates of epilepsy in India are similar to those of developed nations. However, the large treatment gap is a major challenge to our public health system. Perinatal injuries are a major causative factor in pediatric group. We have discussed a few common etiologies such as neurocysticercosis and newer genetic epilepsy syndromes. We have also briefly touched upon the Indian experience in pediatric epilepsy surgery.