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Epilepsy diagnostic study of choice

Introduction

Overview

Overview

There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of epilepsy, but epilepsy can be diagnosed based on history, symptoms and physical examination of a patient with seizure complain. Among the patients who present with clinical signs of seizure, the EEG is the most efficient test for diagnosis. Video-EEG monitoring is a combination of recording EEG and clinical behavior of the patient. Although it’s more expensive, it is more effective in differentiating different type if seizures. With the first seizure, we should perform laboratory study, imaging study (MRI, CT Scan), EEG, video-EEG monitoring and Lumbar puncture.

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Study of choice

  • There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of epilepsy, but epilepsy can be diagnosed based on history, symptoms and physical examination of a patient with seizure complain.[1]
  • Among the patients who present with clinical signs of seizure, the EEG is the most efficient test for diagnosis.
  • Video-EEG monitoring is a combination of recording EEG and clinical behavior of the patient. Although it’s more expensive, it is more effective in differentiating different type if seizures.[2]
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mattle, Heinrich (2017). Fundamentals of neurology : an illustrated guide. Stuttgart New York: Thieme. ISBN 9783131364524.
  2. ↑ Worrell GA, Lagerlund TD, Buchhalter JR (September 2002). “Role and limitations of routine and ambulatory scalp electroencephalography in diagnosing and managing seizures”. Mayo Clin. Proc. 77 (9): 991–8. doi:10.4065/77.9.991. PMID 12233935.
  3. ↑ Krumholz A, Wiebe S, Gronseth G, Shinnar S, Levisohn P, Ting T, Hopp J, Shafer P, Morris H, Seiden L, Barkley G, French J (November 2007). “Practice Parameter: evaluating an apparent unprovoked first seizure in adults (an evidence-based review): report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society”. Neurology. 69 (21): 1996–2007. doi:10.1212/01.wnl.0000285084.93652.43. PMID 18025394.
  4. ↑ Krumholz A, Wiebe S, Gronseth G, Shinnar S, Levisohn P, Ting T, Hopp J, Shafer P, Morris H, Seiden L, Barkley G, French J (November 2007). “Practice Parameter: evaluating an apparent unprovoked first seizure in adults (an evidence-based review): report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society”. Neurology. 69 (21): 1996–2007. doi:10.1212/01.wnl.0000285084.93652.43. PMID 18025394.

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