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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to establish the incidence rate, incidence-related characteristics, and epidemiological profile of epilepsy in Eskisehir, Turkey. METHODS: Cases were prospectively recorded by utilizing multiple data sources, including case records obtained through the Hospital Information System, files kept by family physicians, and files kept by private neurologists. Patients diagnosed with epilepsy between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008, and above the age of 15 years were included in the study. RESULTS: 219 new cases were diagnosed with epilepsy. The adjusted incidence rate was 33.51/100,000 cases in males and 42.22/ 100,000 cases in females, for a total of 37.59/100,000 persons. The incidence rates according to age were found to be highest in the 15-19-year age group and in the ≥70-year age group. Partial seizures were observed more than generalized seizures after the age of 40. Unknown etiology accounted for 77.2% of the epilepsies. Stroke was the most common etiological cause of epilepsy among the symptomatic group. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence rate of epilepsy in Eskisehir was comparable with the rates reported for developed countries.
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Epilepsia/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Distribuição por Idade , Idoso , Eletroencefalografia/estatística & dados numéricos , Epilepsia/diagnóstico , Feminino , Humanos , Incidência , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Distribuição por Sexo , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/estatística & dados numéricos , Turquia/epidemiologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Behçet's disease (BD) is a systemic inflammatory disease commonly characterized by oral and genital ulcerations, with skin and eye involvement. Its cause is still unknown, but vasculitis is the major pathologic feature. BD is a rare condition, seen more commonly in Turkey, as well as in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Far Eastern countries. Neurological involvement is reported to manifest as brainstem or corticospinal tract syndromes, increased intracranial pressure mostly related to venous sinus thrombosis or aseptic meningitis, isolated behavioral symptoms or isolated headache. This report presents a 34-year-old BD patient with secondary cerebral infarction due to head trauma. The clinical and central nervous system findings of BD are discussed.
