Normal adult EEG and patterns of uncertain significance.
A thorough understanding of a normal EEG is critical in defining those patterns that are abnormal. Because EEG is unique in the ability to support a clinical diagnosis of epilepsy, epileptiform patterns merit careful consideration. Certain benign patterns maybe epileptiform, yet can occur in healthy individuals without epilepsy. Understanding normal EEG and the benign variants will help to minimize over-interpretation and possibly avoid overtreatment of patients during routine clinical practice.
Tatum
William O
WO
Department of Neurology, Tampa General Hospital, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33613, USA. WOTIV@aol.com
Husain
Aatif M
AM
Benbadis
Selim R
SR
Kaplan
Peter W
PW
D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology*; D001931:Brain Mapping; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000145:classification; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D012815:Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; D012890:Sleep / Q000502:physiology