Known risk factors and co-morbidities in 100 cases of cerebral palsy in a neu­rology follow-up clinic

Authors

  • Mohammed Mahbubul Islam Department of Pediatrics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Kazi Ashraful lslam Consultant Pediatric Neurology, Shahid Shohrowardy Medical College
  • Regina Bilquise Medical Officer Pediatric Neurology, Shahid Shohrowardy Medical College
  • Shaheen Akhter Department of Pediatrics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Md. Mizanur Rahman Department of Pediatrics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka
  • Choudhury Ali Kawser Department of Pediatrics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Shahbag, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v6i1.29083

Keywords:

CP, Risk factor, Morbidity

Abstract

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a major cause of crippling in children. Several antenatal, natal and post natal factors for CP like birth asphyxia and pretenn & LBW deliveries were identified.

Objective: To see the presence of known risk factors of CP and co-morbidities in our setting.

Methods: ln this study 100 cases of cerebral palsy attending the child neurology out-patient department Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) were evaluated with special attention to risk factors of CP. Full evaluation was done to find out co-morbidities.

Results: Birth asphyxia (49%) was the most common risk factor. Mental retardation; speech problem and seizure were common co-morbidities.

Conclusion: As birth asphyxia is common risk factor of cerebral palsy, it may be reduced by improving perinatal care.

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Published

2016-08-04

How to Cite

Islam, M. M., lslam, K. A., Bilquise, R., Akhter, S., Rahman, M. M., & Kawser, C. A. (2016). Known risk factors and co-morbidities in 100 cases of cerebral palsy in a neu­rology follow-up clinic. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Journal, 6(1), 44–47. https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v6i1.29083

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Original Article

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