Prenatal irradiation, possible etiological factor in epilepsy

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1972 · Acta Neurol. Belg., v. 72, pp. 330-337

OSTI ID:4407165

Geets, W

Twenty four cases of epilepsy in a group of 28 children aged 1 month to 16 yrs, in whom antecedents were negative except that - the mother had undergone an abdominal radiography during pregnancy were observed. In seven cases a mild mental retardation was noted. Generalized seizures were first observed between the age of 1 month and 4.5 yrs, focal attacks between the age of 7 and 12.5 yrs. EEG recordings at rest show discharges of generalized or focal slow waves in eight cases and a reduced acceleration of the cerebral rhythm between 3 and 7 yrs, in seven cases. These clinical observations confirm some experimental data but a statistical analysis on a larger scale is necessary. (auth)

• Research Organization: Clinique Sainte-Elisabeth, Brussels
• NSA Number: NSA-29-002896
• OSTI ID: 4407165
• Journal Information: Acta Neurol. Belg., v. 72, pp. 330-337, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: French

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