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[[MRI scan]] (preferably 3 | [[MRI scan]] (preferably 3 teslas) should be performed in order to detect epileptogenic lesions. [[MRI]] is more sensitive in detecting some findings. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[2]
Overview
MRI scan (preferably 3 teslas) should be performed in order to detect epileptogenic lesions. MRI is more sensitive in detecting some findings.
MRI
MRI (preferably 3 tesla) should be performed in order to detect epileptogenic lesions.[1]
MRI is more sensitive in detecting some findings such as hippocampal sclerosis and cortical dysplasia compared to CT scan.[2]
References
- ↑ Bank AM, Bazil CW (2019). "Emergency Management of Epilepsy and Seizures". Semin Neurol. 39 (1): 73–81. doi:10.1055/s-0038-1677008. PMID 30743294.
- ↑ Radue EW, Scollo-Lavizzari G (1994). "Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in epileptic seizures". Eur Neurol. 34 Suppl 1: 55–7. doi:10.1159/000119510. PMID 8001611.