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Stereoelectroencephalography in the very young: Case report
Joshua Katz1, Caren Armstrong2, Svetlana Kvint3
1Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
Epilepsy & Behavior Reports
|June 6, 2022
Summary
Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) successfully localized the seizure focus in a 17-month-old with drug-resistant epilepsy. This demonstrates SEEG
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Epilepsy
Background:
- Stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) is an invasive epilepsy monitoring technique.
- Its use in children under two years is limited due to safety and accuracy concerns.
Observation:
- A 17-month-old with severe drug-resistant epilepsy due to tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) presented with thin cranial bone and an open fontanelle.
- SEEG was utilized despite these challenges.
Findings:
- SEEG accurately localized the epileptogenic zone (EZ) in this young patient.
- The procedure was safe and effective, leading to excellent surgical outcomes.
- The patient achieved complete seizure remission.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of SEEG in very young children.
- It expands the potential application of SEEG for pediatric epilepsy surgery.
- Suggests SEEG can be a valuable tool for precise EZ localization in challenging pediatric cases.
