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Recording small sharp spikes with depth electroencephalography.

B F Westmoreland, J Reiher, D W Klass

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    |December 1, 1979
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    Small sharp spikes on electroencephalograms can be incidental findings. Further depth electroencephalography confirmed their intracerebral origin, distinguishing them from significant epileptiform abnormalities in patients with intractable seizures.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Neurophysiology

    Background:

    • Intractable seizures pose significant challenges in neurological practice.
    • Scalp electroencephalography (EEG) is a primary tool for diagnosing seizure disorders.

    Observation:

    • Two patients with intractable seizures and focal temporal sharp waves exhibited incidental small sharp spikes on scalp EEG.
    • These small sharp spikes were noted as incidental findings separate from the primary epileptiform discharges.

    Findings:

    • Depth electroencephalography (DENG) was employed to investigate the origin of the small sharp spikes.
    • DENG confirmed the intracerebral origin of these spikes.
    • The study successfully differentiated the small sharp spikes from more significant epileptiform abnormalities.

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    Implications:

    • This study highlights the importance of recognizing and investigating incidental findings on EEG.
    • Accurate differentiation of EEG abnormalities is crucial for effective epilepsy management.
    • Understanding the origin of all EEG findings can refine diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies.