The most important factor in diagnosing a patient with<unk>  is the subject’s detailed description of the episode. However, due to the associated symptoms of the syndrome a subject may have difficulty remembering the specifics of the experience. This makes it difficult for a physician to confirm the diagnosis with absolute certainty. A questionnaire may be used to help patients, especially children, describe their symptoms. Clinicians may also consult family members for assistance in diagnosis, relying on their observations to help understand the episodes. In addition to the description of the event, neurological, physical and hematologic examinations are completed to assist in diagnosis. For proper diagnosis, an otological exam (examination of the ear) should also be completed to rule out disorders of the inner ear, which could also be responsible for manifestations of vertigo. This may include an audiological assessment and vestibular function test. During diagnosis, history-taking is essential in determining possible causes of<unk>  as well as tracking the progress of the disorder over time. Other means used in diagnosis of<unk>  include: * Electroencephalography (EEG) * Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) * Positron emission tomography (PET) * Neuropsychological testing The EEG measures electrical activity in the brain, allowing a physician to identify any unusual patterns. While EEGs are good for identifying abnormal brain activity is it not helpful in localizing where the seizure originates because they spread so quickly across the brain. MRIs are used to look for masses or lesions in the temporal lobe of the brain, indicating possible tumors or cancer as the cause of the seizures. When using a PET scan, a physician is looking to detect abnormal blood flow and glucose metabolism in the brain, which is visible between seizures, to indicate the region of origin.
Vertiginous epilepsy
Photosensitive epilepsy
Northern epilepsy syndrome
Musicogenic epilepsy
Generalized epilepsy
Rolandic epilepsy
Progressive myoclonus epilepsy
Temporal lobe epilepsy