MRI Brain (Seizure/Epilepsy) – Contrast is a specialized epilepsy-protocol MRI examination that provides detailed contrast-enhanced imaging of the brain to identify structural abnormalities associated with seizures and epilepsy, supporting accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and selected pre-surgical evaluation.
Disclaimer: Result availability is subject to the laboratory's schedule and test availability.
Yes. An epilepsy MRI uses specialized high-resolution imaging sequences focused on subtle abnormalities that may be associated with seizures. Contrast may provide additional tissue characterization when clinically indicated.
Preparation depends on the centre's protocol. Inform the MRI team about kidney disease, previous contrast reactions, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, metallic implants, pacemakers, seizures that may affect positioning, and other implanted medical devices.
Yes. A specialized epilepsy MRI can help identify a possible structural seizure focus and provide important anatomical information for selected patients undergoing pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation.
Depending on the findings and clinical history, your doctor may recommend EEG, video EEG, hippocampal volumetry, PET, SPECT, neuropsychological assessment, additional MRI, or consultation with a neurologist or epilepsy specialist.
This examination may be recommended for patients with recurrent or unexplained seizures, suspected epilepsy, new-onset seizures, abnormal neurological findings, or suspected structural abnormalities of the brain.