Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Epilepsy is a group of neurological condition characterized by seizures that are episodes that can vary from brief and nearly undetectable periods to long periods of vigorous shaking. The present study was conducted to assess the cases of epilepsy. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 42 patients of epilepsy confirmed by clinical symptoms and later on CT scan skull, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography. In all patients, causes, symptoms and radiographic findings were recorded. Results: Out of 42 patients, males were 25 and females were 17. The difference was non- significant (P- 0.1). Common etiology was vascular in 12 males and 8 females, post traumatic & degenerative in 10 males and 6 females and non- identified in 3 males and 3 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common findings were impaired consciousness in 13 males and 9 females, focal seizures in 6 males and 4 females, generalized tonic clonic seizures in 3 males and 2 females and multiple seizures in 3 males and 2 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common imaging findings was diffuse brain atrophy in 14 males and 10 females, isolated microangiopathy in 7 males and 4 females and microangiopathy with focal cerebral gliosis in 4 males and 3 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Epilepsy is a common neurological condition characterized by seizures. It is seen commonly in males and common etiology being vascular, post traumatic & degenerative and non- identified.
Key words: Epilepsy, seizures, Tonic clonic

Corresponding author: Dr. Vivek Katiyar, Assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Katihar Medical College & Hospital, Katihar, Bihar, India

This article may be cited as: Katiyar V. Assessment of cases of epilepsy visiting the department- A clinical study. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2015;3(2):181-184.