41 Can a person have a false positive EEG for Epilepsy.
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This article is from the Epilepsy FAQ, by Andrew Patrick (andrew@calvin.dgbt.doc.ca) with numerous contributions by others.
41 Can a person have a false positive EEG for Epilepsy.
Many people who do not have Epilepsy may have some "epileptiform"
activity on an EEG. However, this does not prove that they have a
seizure disorder. Reading EEG's is a highly skilled activity, and a
diagnosis of Epilepsy is based on the clinical picture as well as the
EEG. Other tests, such as CT scans and MRI scans, may be performed to
confirm any findings.
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