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Review Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2008;51(12):1290-1294. Published online December 15, 2008.

Epilepsy in various metabolic disorders

Young-Mock YM Lee¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University Collegy of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence Young-Mock YM Lee ,Email: ymleemd@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr

Abstract

Seizures are a frequent symptom in metabolic disorders, although metabolic disorders are rarely found to be the cause of epilepsy. A precise diagnosis might not only influence treatment, but it might also call for counseling of the family, even if there are no direct therapeutic consequences. We review the main characteristics of epilepsy in metabolic disorders with regard to energy metabolism, toxic effects, neurotransmitters, and vitamins.

Keywords :Epilepsy, Seizure, Metabolic Disorder