Characteristics of 120 patients.
| Variables | HS group (n=40) | Control group (n=80) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 26 | 45 |
| Female | 14 | 35 |
| Mean age at onset (range) | 11.5 years (1-36) | 13 years (1-50) |
| Mean age at diagnosis (range) | 30 years (15-54) | 31 years (9-68) |
| Parental consanguinity | 22 (55.0) | 30 (37.5) |
| First cousin | 15 (68.0) | 24 (80.0) |
| Second cousin | 7 (32.0) | 6 (20.0) |
| History of febrile seizure | 8 (19.5) | 9 (11.0) |
| The family history of epilepsy | 11 (28.0) | 26 (32.0) |
| Seizure freedom * | 26 (65.0) | 34 (42.5) |
| HS: hippocampal sclerosis, * Seizure freedom after epilepsy surgery in HS group and seizure control in patients with cryptogenic epilepsy at the time of conducting the study | ||