| Epilepsy surgery for refractory epilepsy due to encephalocele: a case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20488780 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The management of medically intractable epilepsy is frequently assisted by the identification of structural abnormalities made possible by modern imaging techniques. The association between meningoencephaloceles and epileptic seizures is well reported in the literature. We report a patient with refractory right frontal lobe epilepsy caused by a right nasal meningoencephalocele who was rendered seizure free by endoscopic nasal excision and skull base repair, obviating the need for resective epilepsy surgery. Epilepsy patterns associated with encephalocele and their management are reviewed. |
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Authors:
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Howard J Faulkner; David R Sandeman; Seth Love; Marcus J Likeman; Desnomd A Nunez; Samden D Lhatoo |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-05-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape Volume: 12 ISSN: 1294-9361 ISO Abbreviation: Epileptic Disord Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-21 Completed Date: 2010-09-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100891853 Medline TA: Epileptic Disord Country: France |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 160-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Frenchay Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom. |
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Adult Electroencephalography Encephalocele / complications*, diagnosis, pathology, surgery* Endoscopy* Epilepsy, Complex Partial / etiology*, pathology, surgery* Ethmoid Bone / pathology, surgery Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Meningocele / complications*, diagnosis, pathology, surgery* |
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