MCQ – 73942

Given EEG is suggestive of:

A.	Bifrontal spike and wave
B.	Movement artifact
C.	Polyspike and wave
D.	Generalized slow spike and wave

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Correct Answer � C Explanation

Ans.C. Polyspike and wave

• Given EEG is suggestive of polyspike and wave, seen in myoclonic epilepsy.
• The EEG (electroencephalogram) is the most important test in making a diagnosis of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
• An EEG in untreated individuals is typically abnormal with a specific EEG pattern, known as a 3-6 Hz generalized polyspike and wave discharge.