DILANTIN TREATMENT FOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEM CHILDREN WITH ABNORMAL ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAMS
Abstract
A group of behavior problem children with abnormal electroencephalographic findings were treated with dilantin.
None of the children presented clinical evidence of epilepsy or were known relatives of epileptics. The physical and neurological examination of all the children was negative. None of the patients were adequately controlled by their environment previous to treatment. All were treated on an out-patient basis and showed definite clinical improvement under dilantin treatment.
The results are considered encouraging and warrant further follow-up and study.
The implications and significance of recognition and treatment of these cases in terms of prevention or amelioration of adult neuropsychiatric difficulties are discussed.
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