Recognition of risk factors for febrile seizures (FS) and epilepsy is essential.
Studies regarding the role of melatonin in these convulsive disorders are limited.
This study determines the relationship between serum melatonin levels and FS and epilepsy in children.
A population of 111 children with simple FS, complex FS, and epilepsy (37 children per group, respectively) were included as case groups. In addition, 37 febrile children without seizures comprised the control group. Serum melatonin levels were measured and compared between all groups.