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Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in the Children with Epilepsy Taking on Chronic Anticonvulsants
Soon Bum Lee, So Young Kang, Jeesuk Yu
Clin Exp Pediatr. 2005;48(5):527-533.   Published online May 15, 2005
Purpose : Long-term administration of anticonvulsants in children with epilepsy may cause short stature, hypocalcemia and low bone mineral density. This study was performed for the early detection of abnormal bone metabolism in children with epilepsy on taking anticonvulsants. Methods : Thirty children aged 5 to 16 years who were diagnosed with epilepsy were enrolled in this study. All had taken...