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===Classification=== | ===Classification=== | ||
The first division to make is into '''partial''' | The first division to make is into '''partial''' and '''generalised'''. The definitions are: | ||
*Partial seizures involve a localised area of the brain | |||
*Generalised seizures involve the whole brain | |||
===Investigations=== | ===Investigations=== | ||
===Management=== | ===Management=== | ||
===Prognosis=== | ===Prognosis=== | ||
Revision as of 12:15, 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 and generalised. The definitions are:
- Partial seizures involve a localised area of the brain
- Generalised seizures involve the whole brain