Pediatric Neurology
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

      Affiliations

    • Department of Research and Development, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
    • Corresponding Author InformationCommunications should be addressed to: Mrs. van Mil; Department of Research and Development; Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe; Sterkselseweg 65; 5591 VE Heeze, The Netherlands.
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  • Rianne P. Reijs, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Research and Development, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
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  • Mariette H.J.A. van Hall, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Neurology, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
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  • Suzanne M. Snoeijen, MA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Behavioral Science, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
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  • Nora M. de la Parra, MA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Behavioral Science, Epilepsy Centre Kempenhaeghe, Heeze, The Netherlands
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  • Albert P. Aldenkamp, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • 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.

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PII: S0887-8994(09)00402-0

doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2009.08.008

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

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