Seizure Terminology Reference¶

What this page tells you

Reference for data entry: seizure terminology equivalents, Engel-to-ILAE outcome mapping for resection and laser patients, ILAE classification cheat sheet images, generic-to-brand antiseizure medication names, and where to find histology in the surgical pathology report.

Seizure Types¶

simple partial seizure = focal aware seizure
complex partial seizure = focal impaired awareness seizure
general tonic seizures = bilateral tonic clonic seizure
tonic clonic seizure = bilateral tonic clonic seizure
de ja vu = aura
MEG sharp = MEG spike

Engel Score to ILAE Outcome Category for Resection and Laser Patients-¶

1A (1.1) = sz free since surgery
1B (1.2) = auras only
1D (1.4) = should be rare seizures but technically could also be seizure reduction >50%
2A or 2B (2.1 or 2.2) = rare seizures
2D or 3A (2.4 or 3.1) = seizure reduction >50%
4A (4.1) = should be no change but technically could also be seizure reduction >50% so flag these for me to check
4B (4.2) = no change
4C (4.3) = worsening

ILAE Classification Cheat Sheet-¶

- made by Cat Kulick

🚫 Screenshot withheld (PHI review): Epic PROD Staff Msg compose with ILAE outcome SmartList dropdown — replace with a de-identified capture

Spreadsheet mapping Engel scores to ILAE outcome classes

Seizure Medications¶

Levetiracetam = Keppra
Lorazepam = Ativan
Lamotrigine = Lamictal
Clobazam = Onfi
Lacosamide = Vimpat
Oxcarbazepine = trileptal, oxtellar
Valproic Acid = Valproate, depakote
Topiramate = Topamax
Zonisamide = Zonegran
Clonazepam = klonopin
Gabapentin = Gralise, Horizant, Neuraptine
Brivaracetam = Brivact
Carbamazepine = Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Equetro
Phenytoin = Phenytek, Dilantin Infatabs, Dilantin Kapseal
Perampanel = fycompa
Phenobarbital = phenobarbitone or phenobarb
Eslicarbazepine = Aptiom and Zebinix
Pregabalin = Lyrica
Rufinamide = Banzel
Cenobamate = Xcopri and Ontozry

Histology¶

All resection patients should have a surgical pathology report
If you need to find the histology, go into a patients chart and search "surgical pathology report"
At the bottom of this report, you will see "Specimen: ___________." This is the histology
Laser ablation patients will NOT have a surgical pathology report