NEW ONSET SEIZURES- A CLINICAL, AETIOLOGICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL PROFILE
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 48
Abstract
BACKGROUND New onset seizures are a common occurrence in any hospital. An early aetiological diagnosis is mandatory for adequate treatment of the patient. Aim of the Study- To evaluate the aetiological profile of new onset seizures in adults with the help of laboratory and neuroimaging studies in a tertiary care hospital in Chengalpattu. MATERIALS AND METHODS 200 Cases of new onset seizures were included in the study. The aetiology was determined by neuroimaging and appropriate investigations were done. RESULTS Within the age group of 12-85 yrs., maximum cases were seen between 21-40 yrs. and 40-60 yrs. 122 (61.0%) were GTCS, 40 (20%) were focal with secondary generalized, 28 (14%) were simple focal. CONCLUSION Metabolic causes are the most common followed by CNS infection. Incidence in male is more than in female.
Authors and Affiliations
Narmadha Lakshmi Ranganathan, Rohini Iyadurai, Raja Aruchsamy, Mohamed Rebayudeen S. M
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