Korean J Pediatr.
2012 May;55(5):159-163. 10.3345/kjp.2012.55.5.159.
Cognitive function of idiopathic childhood epilepsy
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Epilepsy Center, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sjyou@paik.ac.kr
- KMID: 2284421
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2012.55.5.159
Abstract
- Most children with epilepsy are of normal intelligence. However, a significant subset will have temporary or permanent cognitive impairment. Factors that affect cognitive function are myriad and include the underlying neuropathology of the epilepsy, seizures, epileptiform discharges, psychosocial problems, age at seizure onset, duration of epilepsy, and side effects associated with antiepileptic drugs. This review article discusses cognitive function in children with idiopathic epilepsy and the effects of antiepileptic drugs on cognitive function in children.
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