Neuroimaging in Epilepsy

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ILAE Curriculum Learning Objectives addressed by this course

• 1.1.1 Describe the major etiologies for epilepsy (i.e. structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune, and neurodegenerative) (L1)
• 1.1.2 Describe the common structural etiologies
• 1.3.1 Learn and recognize the seizure semiology and distinguish it from other non-epileptic manifestations
• 1.3.2 Extract semiology information from patient history
• 1.3.3 Extract semiology information from video recordings
• 1.3.4 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms allowing hypotheses on the localization of focal seizures
• 1.3.5 Interpret semiological signs and symptoms suggesting focal vs. generalized onset
• 1.3.6 Classify seizures according to the ILAE classification
• 1.5.1 Recognize the spectrum of MRI sequences optimized for epilepsy (L2)
• 1.5.2 Decide on whom to do structural neuroimaging (L1)
• 1.5.3 Decide when to conduct neuroimaging and repeat as needed (L2)
• 1.5.4 Decide when to conduct specialized neuroimaging and which type
• 2.5.1 Recognize when to refer patients for higher level of care (L1)
• 4.1.1 Demonstrate working knowledge of indications for pre-surgical evaluation (L1)