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M Hajek1, A Antonini, K L Leenders

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Epilepsy Research
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This study used [18F]fluordeoxyglucose-PET to investigate epilepsia partialis continua (epc) in a child. Findings revealed thalamic hypermetabolism, suggesting its involvement in this rare neurological condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Epilepsia partialis continua (epc) is a rare, severe form of epilepsy characterized by continuous focal seizures.
  • Diagnosing the underlying cause of epc, especially in children, can be challenging.

Observation:

  • A pediatric patient with a 5-month history of epc underwent [18F]fluordeoxyglucose-PET imaging.
  • Scalp EEG showed a right Rolandic cortex focus, with EMG revealing myoclonic jerks time-locked to EEG.
  • Simultaneous EEG and EMG demonstrated myoclonic 'storms' during focal motor seizures.

Findings:

  • PET imaging identified a hypermetabolic focus in the right central cortex and ipsilateral thalamus.
  • Quantitative analysis of regional cerebral glucose metabolism (rCMRGlu) confirmed thalamic hypermetabolism.

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  • These findings indicate thalamic nuclei involvement in the ictally epileptic process.

    • Implications:

    • Thalamic hypermetabolism in epc suggests a broader network involvement than previously understood.
    • This case highlights the utility of FDG-PET in localizing and understanding the pathophysiology of rare pediatric epilepsy syndromes.
    • The diagnosis of chronic encephalitis of Rasmussen was supported by integrated clinical, EEG, EMG, PET, and biopsy data.