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Zanaboni, Martina Paola; Pasca, Ludovica; Bova, Stefania Maria; Chiappedi, Matteo Alessio; Filippini, Melissa; Giordano, Lucio; Grumi, Serena; Micheletti, Serena; Operto, Francesca F.; Pruna, Dario; Ragona, Francesca; Raviglione, Federico; Totaro, Martina; Varesio, Costanza; Vignoli, Aglaia; De Giorgis, Valentina

WISC‐IV intellectual profiles in Italian children with self‐limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes

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  • Media type: E-Article
  • Title: WISC‐IV intellectual profiles in Italian children with self‐limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes
  • Contributor: Zanaboni, Martina Paola; Pasca, Ludovica; Bova, Stefania Maria; Chiappedi, Matteo Alessio; Filippini, Melissa; Giordano, Lucio; Grumi, Serena; Micheletti, Serena; Operto, Francesca F.; Pruna, Dario; Ragona, Francesca; Raviglione, Federico; Totaro, Martina; Varesio, Costanza; Vignoli, Aglaia; De Giorgis, Valentina
  • Published: Wiley, 2023
  • Published in: Epileptic Disorders, 25 (2023) 2, Seite 160-172
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.1002/epd2.20003
  • ISSN: 1294-9361; 1950-6945
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  • Description: AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to describe the intellectual profile based on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children 4th edition (WISC‐IV) in children with self‐limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS), with an attempt to define possible predictive epilepsy‐related variables of cognitive performance.MethodsThe WISC‐IV was assessed in 161 children with SeLECTS and their cognitive profiles were compared to a matched sample of healthy control children.ResultsChildren with SeLECTS performed within normal range across all indices, demonstrating particular strength based on the Perceptual Reasoning Index. Compared to healthy control children, we observed a significant difference in performance based on the Full Scale Intelligence Quotient, Verbal Comprehension Index and Processing Speed Index. Regarding epilepsy‐related variables, earlier onset of epilepsy, use of anti‐seizure medications, the presence of neurodevelopmental disorders, a higher frequency of seizures, and a longer treatment duration were associated with an overall lower level of performance.SignificanceChildren with SeLECTS performed within the average range for cognitive assessment based on the WISC‐IV, demonstrating that children had normal levels of global intelligence. However, compared to healthy control children, children with SeLECTS showed a slightly lower level of performance. Reasoning skills represented the relative strengths in children with SeLECTS. Predictors of intellectual performance in patients with SeLECTS include epilepsy‐related variables and neurodevelopmental comorbidities.
  • Access State: Open Access