Clinical profile and long-term outcome of the first seizures in children

Background Seizures are one of the most common causes pediatric admissions to hospitals in children. This study aims identify clinical profile and outcome first seizures Methods Children who presented neurology outpatient clinic emergency service with a first-time seizure aged month through 18 years old were enrolled study. At time study, children categorized into three groups according characteristics: febrile seizure, nonfebrile-provoked and, unprovoked seizure. Results The group consisted 138 Of patients, 60 (43%) had seizures, 23 (17%) 55 (40%) seizures. patients did not experience recurrence by treatment underlying cause at eighteenth eighth year follow-up group. Among admitted for 33 (60%) during 36 (82%) eight follow-up. Seizure rate was statistically higher abnormal EEG cranial MRI findings (p Conclusions provoked develop epilepsy However, diagnosed It is essential determine treat condition.