The Early Prognosis of Epilepsy in Childhood: The Prediction of a Poor Outcome. The Dutch Study of Epilepsy in Childhood

Abstract

The 2-year outcome of childhood epilepsy is closely related to its early course. The prognosis is poor in approximately 30% of patients. By using our data, the prediction of a poor outcome is correct in almost two thirds of the patients; however, the models produce many false-negative predictions.