Abnormal Autoantibodies in Pediatric Refractory Epilepsies
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چکیده
The numerous etiologies of refractory epilepsy include congenital cortical malformations, cerebral ischemia, post-traumatic lesions, metabolic, vascular and systemic immune diseases. Abnormal antibodies have been found in association with different types of neurological diseases and syndromes, including epilepsies. However, their frequency in the pediatric epileptic population is unknown. This study aims at knowing if, and how frequently, some of these antibodies are implicated in pediatric refractory epilepsies.
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