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| Year : 2011 | Volume
: 6
| Issue : 3 | Page : 126-129 |
Pediatric epilepsy: The Indian experience
Pradnya Gadgil, Vrajesh Udani
Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, India
Correspondence Address:
Vrajesh Udani
Department of Pediatrics and Neurology, Hinduja National Hospital, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mumbai 400016
India
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DOI: 10.4103/1817-1745.85732
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.
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