Published May 2012 | Version v1
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Epilepsy: MRI follow-up in paediatric convulsive status epilepticus

Creators

  • 1. Paris Descartes Univ, Necker Enfants Malades Hosp, APHP, CEA, Inserm U1129, Neuropediat Dept, Orsay, (France)

Description

Convulsive status epilepticus (CSE)-defined as either a single convulsive seizure or a series of seizures without recovery of consciousness lasting for over 30 min - is a common disorder with an annual incidence of 18-20 cases per 100,000 people. CSE is primarily a disorder of infancy, observed in patients up to 4 years of age. (authors)

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1038/nrneurol.2012.68;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nature reviews. Neurology (Print)
Journal Volume
8
Journal Page Range
p. 243-244
ISSN
1759-4758

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
46018297
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
EPILEPSY; INFANTS; NMR IMAGING
Descriptors DEC
AGE GROUPS; ANIMALS; CHILDREN; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MAMMALS; MAN; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; PRIMATES; VERTEBRATES