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Accuracy of ictal SPECT in mesial temporal lobe epilepsy with bilateral interictal spikes

Authors :
Velasco, T. R.
Wichert–Ana, L.
Leite, J. P.
Araújo, D.
Terra-Bustamante, V. C.
Alexandre, V.
Kato, M.
Assirati, J. A.
Machado, H. R.
Carlotti, C. G.
Sakamoto, A. C.
Source :
Neurology (Ovid); July 2002, Vol. 59 Issue: 2 p266-271, 6p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

In mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), the rate of correct seizure lateralization of ictal semiology and ictal EEG is better for patients with unilateral interictal spikes (UIS) than for patients with bilateral interictal spikes (BIS), possibly due to rapid seizure propagation patterns associated with bilateral epileptogenesis. In this study, the authors investigated if ictal SPECT is a reliable diagnostic test for both UIS and BIS patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283878 and 1526632X
Volume :
59
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Neurology (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49017780