Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Seizures are prevalent medical issues, most common in early childhood and late adulthood, affecting up to 10% of the general population. Adult‐onset seizures, often linked to identifiable causes such as trauma, infections and metabolic disorders, necessitate specific attention for effective treatment. MRI plays a crucial role in diagnosing structural abnormalities that guide treatment and prognosis. Conducted over one year at an Indian medical college and hospital, this cross‐sectional observational study involved young adult patients with new‐onset seizures who underwent MRI and EEG. Exclusion criteria were previous seizures or mental disabilities. The study included 178 patients, predominantly aged 20‐30 years, with a slight female majority. Generalized tonic‐clonic seizures were most common, with metabolic disturbances being a major etiological factor. MRI and EEG abnormalities were detected in 46.07% and 39.33% of patients, respectively. Notable MRI findings included gliosis, tuberculoma and medial temporal lobe sclerosis, each accounting for approximately 5%. No single etiology predominated in young adult‐onset epilepsy, emphasizing the importance of a thorough diagnostic process, including detailed clinical assessment and advanced imaging techniques.
How to cite this article:
Manisha Vasava, Maulikkumar Patel, Parth Bharatkumar Patel and Rahulkumar Vasava. Assessment of MRI Findings in Young Adult Onset Seizures: A Cross Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.4.487.490
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.4.487.490