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Eriksson, K.; Erila, T.; Kivimaki, T.; Koivikko, M. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1998
Various aspects of epilepsy were studied in 78 children with mental retardation from 1989-1994. Epilepsy remained uncontrolled in 28% of cases, two-year remission was achieved by 26 percent, and mortality was 12% during the study period. Associated cerebral palsy was the most important single risk factor for severe epilepsy. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Children, Epilepsy, Incidence
