Experience with the International League Against Epilepsy Classifications of Epileptic Seizures (1981) and Epilepsies and Epileptic Syndrome (1989) in Epileptic Children in a Developing Country

Four hundred eighty-three epileptic children attending the Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Bombay, India were classified according to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) classification of epileptic seizures (1981) and epilepsies and epileptic syndromes (1989). The predominant seizures were partial (53.6), generalized (40.3%), and unclassifiable (6%). In epilepsies and epileptic syndromes, 55.3% were partial, 27% were generalized, 13.5% were undetermined, and 4.1% were special syndromes. Although our results were similar in many respects to those of other reported series, some differences were observed in the incidence of partial and generalized seizures, and partial and generalized epileptic syndromes and their subgroups, such as idiopathic, symptomatic, and cryptogenic partial syndromes, idiopathic generalized syndromes, and symptomatic specific syndromes. These differences are probably due to different age limits, methods of case ascertainment and inclusion criteria, different genetic and environmental factors, variable interpretation of clinical and EEG features, and lack of facilities for investigation in developing countries. Despite various limitations, we were able to classify most cases; the ILAE classification can be used in developing countries so that comparison can be made with other studies.     

精神分裂症患者6～11岁子女行为问题及相关因素对照研究

目的探讨精神分裂症患者6~11岁子女行为问题及相关因素。方法对山东省11所精神病医院(科)1999年6月~2000年6月间住院,符合中国精神疾病分类方案与诊断标准第2版修订本精神分裂症诊断的患者6~11岁子女(研究组)217名及正常人群子女(对照组)191名,采用自编心理卫生相关问题调查表(包括50个项目),Achenback儿童行为问题问卷(CBCL),进行登门调查,对照研究。结果研究组男、女童CBCL总分为(10.05±7.83)及(11.26±14.07),差异无显著性(P>0.05),但男女童研究组均高于对照组,差异极显著(P<0.00)。CBCL因子得分及家庭环境、教养情况,研究组与对照组比较,差异有显著性。结论精神分裂症患者6~11岁子女行为问题较多,受生物、心理、社会等多方面因素影响。     

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Pediatric Trauma

Abstract Background and Purpose: The radiologic evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries in young children is difficult due to the absent ossification of several secondary ossification centers, which therefore cannot be seen directly on plain radiographs. When relying on conventional radiographs, even severe cartilaginous or soft tissue injuries cannot be visualized, as there is no possibility to differentiate them from bruises or sprains. It is the aim of this review to present clinically relevant applications of ultrasound imaging in pediatric musculoskeletal trauma. Methods: Currently used ultrasound techniques for evaluation of typical pediatric fractures or joint dislocations, techniques for differentiation between stable and unstable intraarticular fractures, the use of sonography for monitoring reduced bone length in long bones after fracture, sonographic guidelines for evaluation of tendon injuries or lesions, and sonographic imaging techniques in arthritis and osteomyelitis are described. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal sonography—despite its inability to view through intact cortical bone and its accuracy being dependent on skill and experience of the investigator—provides important information about soft tissue, bony or cartilaginous injuries in children.     

Professor Ahmed Shafik (1933–2007)

Most cases of anal abscess are caused by anal fistula and invasion of the surrounding tissues by a mixed colonic flora. Treatment consists of excision of the abscess and, in case of fistula, fistulectomy. Primary anorectal and perianal forms of actinomycosis are very rare and caused by actinomyces, as ubiquitous anaerobics bacterium. We report a case of perianal actinomycosis. The patient had a short history of painless perineal induration without fever and leukocytosis with normal results at routine blood examination. After excision, sulfur granules drained from the cavity and pathological investigations indicated perianal actinomycosis. Appropriate surgery and antibiotic treatment healed the perianal infection. After exclusion of possible diagnoses such as Crohn’s disease, tuberculosis and malignant growths, the rare case of perianal actinomycosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of painless perianal masses.     

儿童孤独症的脑扩散张量成像研究

目的 研究孤独症儿童脑扩散张量成像的异常.方法 对24例孤独症儿童(孤独症组)和10名正常儿童(正常对照组)进行脑扩散张量成像扫描,测量并比较两组的双侧胼胝体膝部、压部和双侧内囊后肢表观扩散系数(ADC值)和各向异性分数(FA值),分析孤独症儿童各被检测部位ADC值、FA值与孤独症治疗评估量表(ATEC)得分的相关性.结果 (1)孤独症组双侧内囊后肢[左右侧分别为(6.8±0.3)×10-9 mm2/s和(6.7±0.4)×10-9 mm2/s]、左侧胼胝体膝部[(8.0±0.5)×10-9 mm2/s]ADC值高于对照组[分别为(6.6±0.2)×10-9 mm2/s,(6.6±0.4)×10-9 mm2/s,(7.4±0.5)×10-9 mm2/s;P＜0.05～0.01];孤独症组右侧胼胝体压部(0.73±0.14)FA值低于正常对照组(0.84±0.07;P＜0.05),孤独症组右侧胼胝体膝部(0.75±0.07)FA值高于正常对照组(0.68±0.17;P＜0.05).(2)孤独症组右侧胼胝体压部ADC值与ATEC健康/行为评分呈正相关(r=0.490),右侧胼胝体压部FA值与ATEC说话/语言评分呈负相关(r=-0.453),右胼胝体膝部FA值与社交评分呈正相关(r=0.427),均P＜0.05.(3)孤独症组内囊后肢、胼胝体膝部FA值左右侧的差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).结论 孤独症儿童胼胝体神经纤维连接存在异常.     

儿童手部爆炸伤的分类与治疗策略

目的:总结小儿手部爆炸伤的损伤特点,探讨其诊治方法。方法:对1994-2006年收治的108例小儿手部爆炸伤伤情和治疗过程进行回顾性分析,男91例,女17例;年龄3～12岁,平均6.7岁。根据损伤特点分为3种类型:撕裂伤58例,离断伤35例和毁损伤15例。撕裂伤清创后予以原位缝合,离断伤清创后急诊再植,毁损伤清创后采取Ⅰ期修复或截肢(共5例)和延期修复(10例)2种方式。结果:58例撕裂伤伤口Ⅰ期愈合,35例离断伤中28例再植成活,15例毁损伤中10例经延期修复者术后感染机会明显降低。随访5个月～4年,撕裂伤组功能恢复最好,离断伤组功能恢复次于撕裂伤组,毁损伤组功能恢复最差。结论:小儿手部爆炸伤严重妨碍其肉体生长和心理发育,采取相应的防范措施,能有效预防此类损伤发生。     

小儿先天性心脏病数据库系统的建立及应用

目的为初步建立国内小儿先天性心脏病(先心病)的诊断及治疗标准,提高数据统计效率,探索构建先天性心脏病数据库系统(congenital heart disease database project,CHDDP)。方法采用Egrid.NeT建立CHDDP,将2006年度2051例次先心病手术(含188例普胸手术)进行统计分析,对比国际知名先天性心脏病数据库系统,结合我国实际情况,对小儿先天性心脏病及常见胸部疾病进行归纳整理。结果CHDDP大大提高了小儿先天性心脏病临床工作效率,同时也可高效地对数据进行统计分析。目前CHDDP已在国内数家先心病治疗单位开始推广,获得一定好评。结论建立CHDDP有助于对国内小儿先心病诊断治疗标准进行统一,加强多中心协作,对于推动我国小儿先心病治疗水平的提高具有重要意义。     

幼年型强直性脊柱炎5例诊治分析

幼年型强直性脊柱炎（Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis）不同于成人型强直性脊柱炎的脊柱椎间盘、纤维环韧带骨化融合和骶髂关节破坏,而主要表现为髋膝等外周大关节不对称性破坏所致的反复发作性肿痛,而腰背部及骶髂关节痛不明显。     

Does the Child Behavior Checklist juvenile bipolar disorder phenotype identify bipolar disorder?

BACKGROUND: A profile of Child Behavior Checklist(CBCL) T-scores>or=70 on the attention problems, aggression, and anxious/depressed subscales has been proposed to identify juvenile bipolar disorder(JBD). We tested this hypothesis in a population-based sample. METHODS: Data for this analysis come from a birth-records-based twin sample having semi-structured interview and CBCL data (N=1,346). We compared prevalence of DSM-IV psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviors in CBCL-JBD and non-CBCL-JBD subjects. Twin modeling assessed genetic and environmental contributions to CBCL-JBD. Associations with DRD4 and DAT1 were examined using chi-square tests. RESULTS: The prevalence of CBCL-JBD was 2.5%. No subjects with CBCL-JBD met criteria for bipolar or other mood disorders. CBCL-JBD subjects had more oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder(CD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). The CBCL-JBD profile was uncommon in these disorders. CBCL-JBD subjects more frequently endorsed suicidal behaviors. The CBCL-JBD profile was heritable and associated with the number of DAT1 9-repeat 3' untranslated region alleles. CONCLUSIONS: The CBCL-JBD phenotype does not correspond with a semi-structured interview assessment of JBD. ADHD, CD, and ODD are common in children with CBCL-JBD but do not account for the profile. Increased suicidal behaviors indicate substantial impairment in CBCL-JBD subjects.     

Vitamin a cost-effectiveness model

To assist in the selection of a preferable vitamin A deficiency control policy, a model has been developed to organize information on program costs and program-related effects. The model was designed to compare three approaches: (1) diet modification; (2) fortification of processed foods; and (3) periodic large doses. Health effects projected are rates of specific eye pathologies associated with vitamin A deficiency (xerophthalmia), and mortalities within age cohorts. Effectiveness is calculated as a function of coverage, biological efficacy, and incidence of vitamin A deficiency. The model was applied to data from the Province of West Java in Indonesia. The results of this application suggest that funding level considerations are an important factor in selecting a preferred control strategy. In addition to determining the relative resource requirements of alternative interventions aimed at reducing the morbidity and mortality effects of vitamin A deficiencies, the model, using marginal cost and marginal effectiveness information, can serve as a guide to the most efficient allocation of resources for each type of intervention.