African & Middle East Epilepsy Journal, Vol. 10, No 6 (2021)

ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHIC ASPECTS OF CEREBRAL PALSY IN CHILDREN IN ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE

Tanya Nancy SOUZA DE-ESSOIN

Résumé


Introduction: Our study aimed to analyze the electroencephalogram performed in patients with cerebral palsy (CP). It revolved around the description of socio-demographic, clinico-radiological and electroencephalographic characteristics.

Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study with a descriptive and analytical aim. It took place over a period of two and a half months, extending from August 1st to October 15th, 2021. It included 35 patients with CP

Results: The most represented age group and gender was that of the male infant. Children with motor and language delay were represented in 60% and 71% of cases, respectively. Epileptic seizures were found in ¾ of our respondents. The background rhythm was abnormal in 20%. Graphoelements were present in 57% and dominated by spikes and slow waves.

Conclusion: Our study shows that EEG in children with CP is very often abnormal.