Epilepsy with cerebral calcifications poorly responsive to antiepileptic treatment have been reported significantly improved with folic acid and a gluten-free diet. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Coeliac disease, folic acid deficiency and epilepsy with cerebral calcifications.
Abstract Source:
Acta Paediatr Scand. 1991 May;80(5):559-62. PMID: 1908173
Article Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital, Istituto per l'Infanzia Burlo Garofolo, Italy.
Abstract:
Two cases of focal occipital epilepsy with cerebral calcifications poorly responsive to antiepileptic treatment are described. In both cases coeliac disease was diagnosed and folic acid deficiency documented. A gluten-free diet and a brief supplementation with folic acid lead to a complete EEG and clinical normalization in one case and to a significant improvement of EEG and seizure control in the other.
Article Published Date : May 01, 1991
Study Type : Human: Case Report
Additional Links
Diseases : Celiac Disease : CK(1641) : AC(240), Cerebral Calcifications : CK(23) : AC(3), Epilepsy : CK(716) : AC(192), Epilepsy: With Cerebral Calcifications : CK(24) : AC(4), Folic Acid/Folate Deficiency : CK(230) : AC(35)
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked : CK(2345) : AC(305)
Problem Substances : Gluten : CK(1090) : AC(169)
