Etiological Evaluation of Partial Seizure by Computed Tomography
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Seizure occurs in up to 10% of the population whereas epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent seizures that may affect up to 2% of the population. Modern neuroimaging is useful in diagnosis of abnormalities underlying the epilepsies, but the information provided by imaging techniques can also contribute to proper classification of certain epileptic disorders and can delineate the genetics of some underlying syndromes. Aim: To study the incidence of structural lesion in partial seizures, to identify the cause for partial seizures in different age groups, electroencephalogram (EEG) changes predicting computed tomography (CT) lesions and to identify clinical clues which predict a structural lesion in partial seizure. Methods: Prospective observational study was conducted. Detailed history and clinical examination is carried out to ensure the organic nature of epilepsy. EEG and CT were done; results are critically analyzed for the presence of focal, localized, or generalized changes by montage-wise analysis. Conclusion: Seizures are an important cause of morbidity in adults. It is therefore important to establish accurate diagnosis of seizures and its etiologies to manage appropriately such patients.
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V Sriramakrishnan, Aarathy Kannan, Heber Anandan
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