MRI BRAIN+EPILEPSY WITH HIPPOCAMPUS VOLUMETRY

This examination may be recommended for patients with recurrent seizures, suspected focal or temporal lobe epilepsy, unexplained seizure episodes, or epilepsy that is not adequately controlled with medication. It may also be useful when detailed brain imaging is required as part of an epilepsy evaluation.

Usually, no special preparation is required for a non-contrast examination. Inform the MRI team about metallic implants, pacemakers, previous surgeries, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, and other implanted medical devices.

Yes. Epilepsy evaluation often involves other investigations such as EEG, video EEG, neuropsychological assessment, blood tests, PET or SPECT imaging, or other specialized examinations, depending on the clinical situation.

It combines high-resolution structural brain imaging with quantitative assessment of hippocampal volume, helping identify subtle abnormalities that may be relevant to epilepsy evaluation and providing useful information for diagnosis, treatment planning, and selected pre-surgical assessments.