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valuation Of Findings On Imaging Of Brain In Children With First RecognizedEpisode Of Fits-Experience At Tertiary Care...
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valuation Of Findings On Imaging Of Brain In Children With First RecognizedEpisode Of Fits-Experience At Tertiary Care...
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate various causes of fits in children on MRI presenting in Tertiary Care Hospital, Quetta.Study Design and Setting: A Cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Radiology, Bolan Medical ComplexHospital Quetta from October 2017 to March 2018.Methodology: A total of 100 children aged 06 months to 13 years were included in the study who presented with seizuresto emergency department and neuro clinics. Information obtained from history, clinical examination and MRI brains wererecorded. The data was analyzed in SPSS 20.Results: Among the total 100 children, MRI examination was unremarkable in 45% (n=45). Neoplastic lesions were thesecond most common abnormal MRI finding and constituted 10% (n=10). Perinatal ischemia and Periventricular leucomalaciawere recorded in 9% (n=9). Congenital aqueductal stenosis in 9% (n=9), along with Encephalitis/Meningitis also in 8%(n=8). Brain atrophy was noted in 6% (n=6). T...
