Epileptic Syndromes With Possible Immunological Mechanisms (Rasmussen Encephalitis, FIRES, West Syndrome, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome)
EPILEPSI, vol.22, pp.14-29, 2016 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 22
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.5505/epilepsi.2015.69672
- Journal Name: EPILEPSI
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.14-29
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Some of childhood epileptic syndromes reminds immunological etiologies with their good response to immuno-therapy and histopathological findings. These syndromes, such as Rasmussen encephalitis, FIRES, West syndrome, and Landau-Kleffner syndrome each of which are proceeding with severe epileptic encephalopathy are discussed with their physiopathological, clinical, EEG, laboratory, treatment and prognostic characteristics by the help of current literature.