Electroencephalographic Patterns During Routine Polysomnography in Childhood and Association With Future Epilepsy Diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Evaluate the frequency of abnormal electroencephalograph (EEG) records during pediatric polysomnography (PSG) at a tertiary referral center and determine frequency with which these records may predict future seizures and a diagnosis of epilepsy.

Methods

Retrospective review of all pediatric PSG reports from 2013 was performed. Demographics, medical history, indications, diagnoses, and EEG reports were collected. Patients were evaluated for follow-up of future diagnosis of seizure or epilepsy over a 30-month period.

Results

A total of 1,969 studies (56.9% males, median age 7 years) were analyzed. Abnormal EEG results were detected in 314 studies (15.9%); abnormalities included slowing in 75 (3.8%) and interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs) in 239 (1

SUBMITTER: Stowe RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6457519 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature