Question

A 22-year-old man presents after his first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. He has fully recovered. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. Which investigation is most useful to help classify his seizure disorder and guide management?

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Answer

Serum prolactin

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Lumbar puncture

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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Serum ammonia

Practice question

A 22-year-old man presents after his first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. He has fully recovered. Neurological examination and CT brain are normal. Which investigation is most useful to help classify his seizure disorder and guide management?