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The role of EEG in the diagnosis and classification of the epilepsy syndromes: a tool for clinical practice by the ILAE Neurophysiology Task Force (Part 2)
Author(s) -
Koutroumanidis Michalis,
Arzimanoglou Alexis,
Caraballo Roberto,
Goyal Sushma,
Kaminska Anna,
Laoprasert Pramote,
Oguni Hirokazu,
Rubboli Guido,
Tatum William,
Thomas Pierre,
Trinka Eugen,
Vignatelli Luca,
Moshé Solomon L.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
epileptic disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.673
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1950-6945
pISSN - 1294-9361
DOI - 10.1684/epd.2017.0952
Subject(s) - epilepsy , terminology , electroencephalography , epilepsy syndromes , clinical practice , neuroimaging , neurology , medicine , clinical neurophysiology , psychology , intensive care medicine , neuroscience , psychiatry , physical therapy , linguistics , philosophy
The concept of epilepsy syndromes, introduced in 1989, was defined as “clusters of signs and symptoms customarily occurring together”. Definition of epilepsy syndromes based on electro‐clinical features facilitated clinical practice and, whenever possible, clinical research in homogeneous groups of patients with epilepsies. Progress in the fields of neuroimaging and genetics made it rapidly clear that, although crucial, the electro‐clinical description of epilepsy syndromes was not sufficient to allow much needed development of targeted therapies and a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of seizures. The 2017 ILAE position paper on Classification of the Epilepsies recognized that “as a critical tool for the practicing clinician, epilepsy classification must be relevant and dynamic to changes in thinking”. The concept of “epilepsy syndromes” evolved, incorporating issues related to aetiologies and comorbidities. A comprehensive update (and revision where necessary) of the EEG diagnostic criteria in the light of the 2017 revised terminology and concepts was deemed necessary. Part 2 covers the neonatal and paediatric syndromes in accordance with the age of onset. [ Published with educational EEG plates at www.epilepticdisorders.com ].