Behavior in Children With Cryptogenic Localization Related Epilepsy: A Follow-Up Study

van Mil, Saskia G.M.; Reijs, Rianne P.; van Hall, Mariette H.J.A.; Snoeijen, Suzanne M.; de la Parra, Nora M.; Aldenkamp, Albert P.

doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2009.08.008

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Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 107-110, February 2010

Behavior in Children With Cryptogenic Localization Related Epilepsy: A Follow-Up Study

Saskia G.M. van Mil, MA
- Department of Research and Development, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
- Communications should be addressed to: Mrs. van Mil; Department of Research and Development; Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe; Sterkselseweg 65; 5591 VE Heeze, The Netherlands.
Rianne P. Reijs, MD
- Department of Research and Development, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
Mariette H.J.A. van Hall, MD, PhD
- Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
Suzanne M. Snoeijen, MA
- Department of Behavioral Science, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
Nora M. de la Parra, MA
- Department of Behavioral Science, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
Albert P. Aldenkamp, MD, PhD
- Department of Behavioral Science, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
- Department of Neurology, Maastricht University Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Received 28 February 2009; accepted 17 August 2009.

Using the Child Behavior Checklist, the behavior of 16 children with cryptogenic localization-related epilepsy was assessed at first admission to our epilepsy center, and approximately 2 years later. Behavior improved substantially from t₁ (first assessment, when patients were admitted to our center) to t₂ (reassessment after approximately 2 years) on almost all subscales of the Child Behavior Checklist. At t₂, all subscales scored within normal range. Furthermore, seizure frequency improved considerably in the 2 years between assessments. After a period of approximately 2 years, normalization of behavior in children with cryptogenic localization-related epilepsy occurred.