Does epilepsy show up on an MRI?
This type of structural abnormality is typically associated with epilepsy and is usually seen on conventional MRI scans, however high-resolution scans may be required in rare situations. A small number of studies have shown that patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) may also exhibit cortical tubers on MRI scans. TSC is a genetic disorder that increases your risk for developing cancer. Patients with TSC have an increased risk for developing certain types of cancer, such as brain tumors and kidney cancers. Children with epilepsy often have multiple seizures every day. The cause of this problem can be found in many different places in the brain. Some areas of the brain are more likely to cause seizures than others. Epilepsy is when parts of the brain go into seizure mode too often. This can happen because of a physical injury to the brain, a disease such as tumor, stroke or infection, or even caffeine intake. The good news is that many people who experience a first seizure do not have another one soon after. In fact, many people who appear to be normal after a single epileptic episode will never have another one. Epilepsy is diagnosed based on a patient's history and neurological examination. Your doctor will ask you about any previous seizures and their causes.