Epilepsy diagnostic study of choice
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
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.
- Among the patients who present with clinical signs of seizure, the EGG is the most efficient test for diagnosis.
- With the first seizure, in order to reach a diagnosis and find out the etiology of seizure, we should perform ancillary testing such as:
- Laboratory study including:[1]
- Electrolytes
- Glucose
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Complete blood count
- Renal function tests
- Liver function tests
- Urinalysis
- Toxicology screens
- Imaging study including:
- MRI
- CT Scan
- Laboratory study including:[1]
Name of Diagnostic Criteria
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of epilepsy.
References
- ↑ 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.