Study on MRI evaluation of various etiologies of seizures

Abstract

Introduction: Epilepsy describes a condition in which a person has unprovoked, recurrent seizures due to a chronic, underlying process. Several studies have estimated the prevalence of epilepsy ranging from 5-30 persons per 1000 population. Most of the patients suffering from epilepsy have good control on seizures with the use of antiepileptic medications, however most of the patients with intractable epilepsy have seizures that are focal and can be potentially treated. Objectives of our study: The objective of our study to find out the role of MRI in evaluating the aetiologies of seizures in subjects with seizure disorder. Methodology: We included a total of 150 subjects after taking voluntary consent from the study subjects based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. A detailed proforma was recorded which included subject’s socio demographic data, medical history, personal history, past-history, family history and general physical examination, blood pressure measurement, systemic examination etc. The points noted were duration of illness, type of seizures, and any associated illness. Detailed clinical and neurological examination were done to find out any neurological deficit. Based on the history and examination, a clinic etiological diagnosis was made. Follow up of subjects were done until the completion of treatment (maximum 6 months).