Effect of valproic acid monotherapy on thyroid function on short-term follow-up in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy

Authors

  • Sudhir D Malwade
  • Shiji S Chalipat
  • Kinisha Patel
  • Sharad R Agarkhedkar
  • Geeta R Karambelkar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2018.v05.i04.001

Keywords:

Children, Epilepsy, Subclinical hypothyroidism, Thyroid function tests, Valproic acid

Abstract

Background: The effect of valproic acid (VPA) monotherapy on thyroid function test is controversial. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the effect of VPA monotherapy on thyroid function on short-term follow-up in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy. Methods: In this prospective case

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Published

2018-04-27

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2018): April

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Effect of valproic acid monotherapy on thyroid function on short-term follow-up in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy. (2018). Indian Journal of Child Health, 5(4), 231-234. https://doi.org/10.32677/IJCH.2018.v05.i04.001

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