PHÂN LOẠI ĐỘNG KINH Ở TRẺ EM TẠI BỆNH VIỆN NHI ĐỒNG 2

Abstract

Objective: To classify seizure types and epilepsy syndromes according to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Classification in children aged 1 month to 5 years newly diagnosed with epilepsy. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on children aged 1 month to 5 years who were newly diagnosed with epilepsy at the Neurology Department of Children's Hospital 2 from January 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024. Results: A total of 137 childrens met the inclusion criteria and were enrolled in the study. The majority of seizure types (97.3%) could be classified according to the 2017 ILAE classification, with focal seizures being the most prevalent (42.2%). Epilepsy syndromes could be identified in 24.8% of cases, with infantile spasms being the most common, accounting for 16.1%. The etiology of epilepsy was identified in 23.4% of patients. Conclusion: The 2017 ILAE Seizure Classification and the 2022 ILAE Epilepsy Syndrome Classification can be applied in the clinical settings of Vietnam to enhance the quality of diagnosis and treatment, improving prognosis, especially in vulnerable young children.