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NBE CME programme for DNB consultantsCT. Show differentiating features of neurocysticercosis and tuberculoma,Newer modalities likeEEG telemetry. MEG. MRI advances. SISCOMDiffential Diagnosis -Diagnosis of seizure- absence, myoclonic, febrile etc; Movementdisorder;Syncopal attack; MigraineNon Surgical Management - Treatment of acute attack - Emphasis on ABC; Use of Lorazepam,Midazolam, Diazepam, their doses and method of administration; Use of Phenytoin, and thenPhenobarb; Frequency of repeating the drugs to abort an attack;Treatment of neonatal seizure -Use of 10% Dextrose bolus and continuous IV, Use of Calcium, Sodium, Magnesium salt, Use ofPhenobarb first and then Phenytoin; Treatment of solitary seizure - Whom to treat? First seizure ifsymptomatic due to etiology like atrophy, inflammatory granuloma, infarct, migration defect;Type ofseizure- Choice of drugs depends upon -type of seizure, age, Economic factors, Specific epilepticsyndromes;Treatment of febrile seizure-Use of Lorazepam, Midazolam, and Diazepam-IV and perrectal;Method of giving per rectal and doses. Give demonstration;Use of antipyretics and diazepamduring fever episode, if recurrent seizure;Treatment of childhood epileptic syndromes — Theseare age related. Some may have progressive natural course. Some like Benign neonatal convulsion,benign rolandic epilepsy may not require any treatment. Many syndromes evolve with passage oftime and diagnosis may have to be revised. West Syndrome- ACTH/Steroids;SodVallproate;Clonazepa;Vigabatrin; Pyriodoxin;Lennox Gestaut Syndrome- Lamotrigine,Sod alproate, Vigabatrin; Landau Kleffner Syndrome- Sod Valproate, Steroids;Juvenile Myoclonicepilepsy- Sod ValproateTreatment of inflammatory granuloma, Neurocysticercosis, tuberculoma. Treat seizure disorderwith appropriate AED. Treat Neurocysticercosis and tuberculoma as per protocol. Treatment ofother seizure disorder; For generalized tonic clonic seizure- Phenyotin,Sod Valproate,Carbamazepine; Partial Seizure- Phenobarbitone, CarbamazepinePhenytoin ; Discuss cost ofdrugs, their availability, efficacy, side effects before taking final decision. Carbamazepine is a goodfirst choice and superior to Sod Valproate for partial seizure Discuss drug interactions andadjustment of drugs doses. Duration of treatment-Generalized epilepsy-2 years;Partial seizuresdue to granuloma- 18-24 months;Absence attacks -18-24 months; Symptomatic epilepsy due tounderlying disease process like mental retardation,atrophic lesion, post traumatic causes- longerduration. Relapse rate has been found t be varying from 20-30 %. The longer the seizure freeduration the greater is the chance of having achieved a cure and lesser the chance for relapse.Tapering is done over a period of 6-12 weeks. Monotherapy / Poly therapy- Follow up- every 3-6months. Basically to identify side effects of drugs and adjustments of their doses, if required.Surgical Management - Indication-failure of medical therapy, Intractable epilepsy, Surgicalprocedure likely to give more benefit in control, Patient is significantly disabled due to seizure;Contraindication-Generalised interictal discharges, Epileptogenic focus inaccessible to surgery,Multiple seizure patterns; Types of surgery- Ant temporal lobectomy for mesial temp sclerosis,Corpus callosotomy for drop attacks, Lesionectomy for tumors, hemartoma, HemispherectomyAny Other - Ketogenic diets- Diets rich in fats and with low protein and carbohydrates will produceketosis like situations, which is beneficial in seizure disorder by reducing its incidence. He hasbeen useful in mentally retarded and handicapped children where compliance can be ensured.Due to high fat children refuse t take such diets.HemiplegiaHistory - Most importance should be given for a proper and accurate history taking, since it givesthe clue for a correct diagnosis, in CNS cases, unlike other systems where a proper diagnosismay be made even by clinical findings alone. Following points must be stressed in the presentingcomplaints- Was the onset acute, sub acute or gradual? Was it associated or preceded with feverand lor a seizure? Any severe headache , vomiting or change in consciousness, preceding theonset of hemiplegia. .If so ,sudden or gradual? Is the condition deteriorating, static or improving?156
NBE CME programme for DNB consultantsPast history - Any history suggestive of vasculitis, rheumatic fever, trauma or thrombosis or bleedingdisorders. Review of developmental history, antenatal, perinatal, and post natal should always berecorded. Family history and consanguinity must be noted.Clinical Examination - A detailed general examination, including temperature,pulse,BP andanthropometric measurements should be noted. Any facial dysmorphism, cutaneous lesions likecafe au lait spots, angiomas or depigmentation and condition of teeth have to be noted.Look for any mid line defect. Examination of chest, abdomen and palpation of femoral pulse mustalways be a part of general physical examination .Note for unusual body order. Palpation of anteriorfontanel, and auscultation for bruits done in erect posture- over both globes, temporal fossae, andmastoid region ( six sites) CNS examination- Higher function assessment according to the age ofthe patient.Cranial nerves. Olfactory(I) rarely assessed, Optic nerve(II)-Elicit he blink reflex,(in a child> 3 mon.old)Fundi examination- optic disc,retinal hemorrhage ,chorioretinitis,Look for visual acuity, and field of vision depending on the age ,and sensorium of the child.III,IV, VI Cranial nerves- Enophthalmos ,ptosis ,meosis ,lack of sweating, on the ipsilateral side.offace..See the pupillary reflex, If ptosis is present, look for ‘Marcus Gunn sign,’ Test the movements of allextraocular muscles. If the child is unconscious see the ‘doll’s eye movement. Examine forinternuclear ophthalmoplegia by looking for defective adduction of the medial rectus and nystagmusof the abducting eye. See for nystagmus, and if present stage it ( stage 1,2,3) V Nerve- Look fordeviation of jaw. .corneal and conjunctival reflexes. Test sensation of face. VII Nerve- Is the facialnerve affected. If so ,ipsilateral or contralateral to the side of hemiplegia.. Look for ‘emotional ‘facialweakness. Confirm whether UMN or LMN type of involvement.. Look at the naso labial fold andwrinkling of fore head. Is the taste ,salivation and lor tear production affected? Look for the strengthof orbicularis occuli. Elicit ‘Mc Carthy reflex’ VIII (Cochlear and Vestibular) Rinne’s test for defectivehearing. Test for vertigo IX and X - Any nasal regurgitaion or change in voice? Movement of palate.XI Nerve- Test the sterno mastoid .and trapezius muscles XII Nerve-Look for deviation of tonguewhen protruded, fasciculations when the tongue is inside the mouth ,and lor atrophy. Motor system-Look for abnormal movements. Muscle power (0-5- MRC scale). Tone, pronator sign for upperextremities. and Barre sign. for lower limbs, depending on the age of the child.. Look for coordinationby applying specific tests for cerebellar function- Finger nose test,’ tapping in a circle (onecm.diameter) test’ ,look for rebound phenomenon. Sensory system in older child. Temperature,lighttouch, crude touch ,based on a dermatomal distribution. Examine for position and vibration sense,and elicit Romberg’s sign. Reflexes- Elicit superficial and major tendon reflexes, knowing its rootvalue, and cutaneous nerve involved. Elicit plantar reflex and ankle clonus. Infants- Posture andmuscle tone, primitive reflexes- Moro reflex, Tonic neck reflex,Righting - reflex, palmar and plantargrasp reflexes, Vertical suspension, and Landau reflexInvestigations - Besides, routine CBC, Mantoux and X Ray chest ,the following investigations shouldbe done- CSF examination, Electrolyte estimation (Na + ,K+ ,Cl -), PT, APTT, Antiphospholipidantibodies(in SLE) 1 A. NA , Estimation of antithrombin III level, protein C , S,and factor V Leiden.ECG, ECHO, EEG, EMG ,NCV, and CT brain, Cerebral angiogram,or MR angiography(MRA) /Functional MRl , Evoked potentials VERs /BAERs and ,SSEPs), Radiography of Spine andMyelography, Diffusion -Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in acute stroke conditions MagneticResonance Spectroscopy (MRS), when cerebral metabolites are of significance. Positron -emissiontomography (PET),esp. in children for surgical programmes.. Single -photon -emission computerizedtomography ( SPECT) for conditions where regional blood flow study is important.Differential Diagnosis - The following conditions should be kept in mind to arrive at a provisionaldiagnosis. Of the following, only 3 most probable conditions judged by history and clinical signsmust be discussed in differential diagnosis-Hemiplegic cerebral palsy,Infantile hemiplegia (to beconsidered only in a child up to 6 years), Vascular causes, including IEM ( haemarrahage,thrombosis, vasculitis ,trauma, hemiplegic migraine), Infective causes- bacterial, viral,fungal157
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