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    • Epileptology
    • Neurophysiology

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    • Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is associated with a high incidence of epilepsy, often refractory to medication.
    • Cortical tubers in TSC patients can lead to widespread epileptic networks and complex epileptogenesis.
    • Epileptogenic zones in TSC can evolve from single to multiple foci over time.

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    • To investigate the utility of long-term video electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) in identifying the epileptogenic zone in TSC patients.
    • To correlate EEG/MEG findings with the laterality of the epileptogenic hemisphere.
    • To guide pediatric neurologists in selecting TSC patients for surgical treatment and determining optimal timing.

    Summary:

    • Long-term video EEG monitoring revealed that laterality of spikes during REM sleep, despite diffuse non-REM spikes, correlates with the epileptogenic hemisphere.
    • Magnetoencephalography (MEG) patterns of equivalent current dipoles can pinpoint epileptogenic zones among multiple cortical tubers.
    • These neurophysiological tools aid in understanding seizure propagation and identifying surgical candidates in TSC.

    Impact:

    • Provides a framework for utilizing advanced neuroimaging and electrophysiological techniques in managing TSC-related epilepsy.
    • Enhances the ability to localize the source of seizures in complex cases of TSC.
    • Aids in optimizing surgical candidacy and timing for improved patient outcomes in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex epilepsy.