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==Classification==
==Classification==
 
The first division to make is into '''partial''' (or '''focal''') and '''generalised'''.


===Investigations===
===Investigations===
===Management===
===Management===
===Prognosis===
===Prognosis===

Revision as of 12:09, 20 August 2008

Definition

Epidemiology

Pathophysiology

Risk Factors

Clinical Features

Epilepsy is diagnosed clinically. Without seeing or hearing a description of epilepsy, a diagnosis cannot be made. As such, the classification of epilepsy is incredibly detailed which is why is warrants a big title:

Classification

The first division to make is into partial (or focal) and generalised.

Investigations

Management

Prognosis