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Localisation in focal epilepsy: a practical guide

Chowdhury, FA; Silva, R; Whatley, B; Walker, MC; (2021) Localisation in focal epilepsy: a practical guide. Practical Neurology , 21 (6) pp. 481-491. 10.1136/practneurol-2019-002341. Green open access

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Abstract

The semiology of epileptic seizures reflects activation, or dysfunction, of areas of brain (often termed the symptomatogenic zone) as a seizure begins and evolves. Specific semiologies in focal epilepsies provide an insight into the location of the seizure onset zone, which is particularly important for presurgical epilepsy assessment. The correct diagnosis of paroxysmal events also depends on the clinician being familiar with the spectrum of semiologies. Here, we summarise the current literature on localisation in focal epilepsies using illustrative cases and discussing possible pitfalls in localisation.

Type: Article
Title: Localisation in focal epilepsy: a practical guide
Location: England
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2019-002341
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1136/practneurol-2019-002341
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: clinical, epilepsy, neurophysiol, surgery
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Brain Sciences > UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology > Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy
URI: https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10138745
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