Epilepsy in various metabolic disorders.
10.3345/kjp.2008.51.12.1290
- Author:
Young Mock LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University Collegy of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. ymleemd@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Epilepsy;
Seizure;
Metabolic Disorder
- MeSH:
Counseling;
Energy Metabolism;
Epilepsy;
Humans;
Neurotransmitter Agents;
Seizures;
Vitamins
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2008;51(12):1290-1294
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Seizures are a frequent symptom in metabolic disorders, although metabolic disorders are rarely found to be the cause of epilepsy. A precise diagnosis might not only influence treatment, but it might also call for counseling of the family, even if there are no direct therapeutic consequences. We review the main characteristics of epilepsy in metabolic disorders with regard to energy metabolism, toxic effects, neurotransmitters, and vitamins.
