Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Role of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Brain In Epilepsy

Dr. Devalchauhan, Dr. Chhaya J. Bhatt, Dr. Nidhi Popat

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The main purposes of neuroimaging in epilepsy patients are to identify underlying structural or metabolic abnormalities that require specific treatment and to aid in formulating a syndromic or etiological diagnosis. Many imaging modalities for investigating seizures are available like neurosonogram, computerized tomography (CT scan) of ain, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of ain, functional MRI, positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). Of these various modalities MRI is most important modality for evaluation of structural disorders causing epilepsy. So, role of MRI to be evaluated in patients with epilepsy. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: • To evaluate role of MRI in differentiating primary and secondary epilepsy. • Investigate the incidence of structural abnormalities in epilepsy. • To identify different structural (except neoplasm) and metabolic causes in patient with secondary epilepsy. • Classify causes of epilepsy according to age of patients & specific seizure type. • Systematically evaluate role of MRI epilepsy protocol in epileptic patients. • To evaluate sensitivity and specificity of hippocampal pathology with epilepsy protocol. • Establish role of MRI in management and follow-up of epilepsy. EXCLUSION CRITERIA • All patients with seizures due to neoplasm • All patients with electrolyte disturbances, alcohol and drug abuse • All patients with neonatal asphyxia, perinatal trauma and congenital infections

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Dr.Chhaya J. Bhatt,Dr. DevalChauhan,Dr. Nidhi Popat Role of Mri (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Brain In Epilepsy International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 1 January 2015

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