Characteristics of Epilepsy in Paediatric Population and Its Effect on The Development and Educational Performance | ||
| Al-Azhar International Medical Journal | ||
| Volume 2025, Issue 5, May 2025, Pages 132-138 PDF (336.58 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: https://doi.org/10.21608/aimj.2025.446566 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohie-eldin Tharwat Mohamed1; Abdelmonem M. Hassan1; Ali Mahmoud Ahmed* 2 | ||
| 1Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo Egypt. | ||
| 2Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Cairo Egypt & Department of Neurology, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, UK. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder in children, profoundly affecting cognitive, social, and educational development. Objective: To assess the characteristics, comorbidities, and developmental and educational outcomes of paediatric epilepsy. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 670 children with epilepsy was conducted at a neuropediatric unit. Data on demographic, clinical, and developmental variables were analyzed using logistic regression to determine predictors of seizure control and outcomes. Results: The median age was 7 years (51.8% male). Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (73.1%) were the most common. Uncontrolled epilepsy correlated significantly with epileptic syndromes, status epilepticus, and abnormal neurological findings (p < 0.001). Behavioural issues and female gender were linked to poorer outcomes, while normal MRI and EEG findings predicted better control. Consanguinity was associated with favourable outcomes (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Seizure control and comorbidities shape developmental outcomes in paediatric epilepsy. Early diagnosis, individualized treatment, and educational support are essential to enhance quality of life and learning potential. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Paediatric epilepsy; seizure control; developmental outcomes; comorbidities; educational performance | ||
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