I am interested in understanding whether the 2015 Report of the ILAE Task Force on the Definition and Classification of Status Epilepticus continues to be applicable after the revised 2017 ILAE classification of seizures and epilepsy, thus, making Aura Continua still a valid diagnosis.
Under the 2015 Report of the ILAE Task Force on the Definition and Classification of Status Epilepticus, Aura Continua is classified as a Focal NCSE without impairment of consciousness (B.2.b.a). Under the current revised 2017 ILAE classification of seizures and epilepsy, Aura Continua would be considered a type of focal aware seizure type with nonmotor onset.
I would like to know if patients can still be diagnosed with Aura Continua under ILAE's current classifications.
Hi,
ICD system when revised always has an inclusive diagnosis of previous versions. So, for all coding purposes, it can be read under the new heading. Aura is still used in clinical discussions.
My question has been elsewhere answered, so I will share the response in case someone else finds it of use.
Aura continua is classified as a focal NCSE (i.e., without major motor phenomena), without impairment of consciousness. As it is not a seizure, due to its long duration, it is classified under the 2015 ILAE Task Force's Classification of Status Epilepticus (B.2.b.a).
I am attaching the classification for further reference.