Ali Akbar Momen1, Faramarz Ahmadi2, Arash Malekian3, Hannaneh Davoodzadeh4, Hossein Kabirinia5. 1. Pediatric Neurologist, Department of Pediatrics, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran . 2. Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical sciences , Ahvaz, Iran . 3. Neonatologist, Department of Pediatrics, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran . 4. Faculty, Department of Anesthesiology, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran and Clinical Research Development Unite, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran . 5. General Practitioner, Clinical Research Development Center, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapour University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz, Iran .
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Seizures are the most frequent neurologic disorder seen in childhood. Epilepsy is a group of disorders that includes an abnormally increased susceptibility to seizures. AIM: To examine the effectiveness of SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) in detecting seizure foci in 21 Iranian children who had medically refractory epilepsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Children between 2 to 15 years of age with uncontrolled seizures were investigated using SPECT scan as a standardized protocol. RESULTS: In 16 cases (76.2%), likely seizure foci were evident, as were seen in the form of decreased regional blood flow, while in 5 cases (23.8%), SPECT scan results were normal. Left temporal lobe was the most common area which had decreased regional blood flow. CONCLUSION: SPECT scan can potentially be used to investigate children with uncontrolled seizures.
INTRODUCTION:Seizures are the most frequent neurologic disorder seen in childhood. Epilepsy is a group of disorders that includes an abnormally increased susceptibility to seizures. AIM: To examine the effectiveness of SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computerized Tomography) in detecting seizure foci in 21 Iranian children who had medically refractory epilepsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Children between 2 to 15 years of age with uncontrolled seizures were investigated using SPECT scan as a standardized protocol. RESULTS: In 16 cases (76.2%), likely seizure foci were evident, as were seen in the form of decreased regional blood flow, while in 5 cases (23.8%), SPECT scan results were normal. Left temporal lobe was the most common area which had decreased regional blood flow. CONCLUSION: SPECT scan can potentially be used to investigate children with uncontrolled seizures.
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