Diagnostic tools
The right treatment begins with the right diagnosis
The most important step before treatment is to clarify the cause. Based on the examination, we plan the tests that are needed and bring the results together into a single coherent diagnosis. The tools below are for information; which ones are needed is decided for each child after the examination.
EEG (electroencephalography)
Records the brain's electrical activity; it is fundamental for distinguishing seizure types and epilepsy syndromes.
- Routine EEG
- Sleep EEG
- Long-term / video-EEG monitoring (when needed)
Imaging (MRI and others)
Magnetic resonance imaging to assess structural causes; MR spectroscopy where needed. Arranged through a partner centre.
- Cranial MRI
- MR spectroscopy (selected cases)
- Advanced imaging when needed
Genetic testing
To identify the cause in unexplained epilepsy, developmental delay and neurogenetic conditions.
- Chromosomal microarray
- Targeted gene panels
- Whole-exome / whole-genome sequencing
Metabolic testing
Targeted tests to identify or rule out treatable inborn errors of metabolism — for example GLUT1 deficiency, pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, biotinidase deficiency.
Standardised developmental and neurodevelopmental assessments
We assess development with objective scales, set a baseline, and track progress with the same tools.
- Bayley-4, Denver II — developmental assessment
- ADOS-2, CARS, M-CHAT — autism assessment
- Vineland-3 — adaptive function
- WISC-R — cognitive assessment
- GMA (Prechtl), HINE — high-risk infant assessment
No tests are required before you arrive; any needed investigations are planned after the examination and arranged on the same day where possible.
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