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Opercular reflex seizures: a case report with stereo-electroencephalographic demonstration
A Biraben1, J M Scarabin, B de Toffol
1Service de Neurologie, CHR Pontchaillou, Rennes, France.
Epilepsia
|July 1, 1999
Summary
This study details a rare case of opercular epilepsy originating in the deep central opercular cortex. Successful surgical outcomes highlight the importance of precise localization for intractable epilepsy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epileptology
- Neurophysiology
Background:
- Reflex epileptic seizures of opercular origin are infrequently studied using invasive methods.
- Intractable epilepsy often necessitates advanced diagnostic techniques for precise localization.
Observation:
- A patient with late-onset epilepsy presented with continuous seizures, spontaneous or triggered by jaw/mouth movements.
- Depth-electrode recordings were utilized to investigate the seizure origin.
Findings:
- Seizures were localized to the deep central opercular cortex.
- The precise localization correlated with a positive surgical outcome.
Implications:
- This case underscores the utility of depth-electrode studies in understanding complex epilepsy syndromes.
- Accurate localization of opercular epilepsy can guide effective surgical interventions.