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[MR morphometry in epileptology: progress and perspectives]
E G Potemkina1, T A Salomatina1, E V Andreev1
1Almazov National Medical Research Centre, Polenov Neurosurgery Research Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Abstract:
Morphometric MRI analysis improves neuroimaging of structural changes in epilepsy.
Objective:
To investigate diagnostic potential of MR brain morphometry in neurosurgical epileptology.
Material And Methods:
An interdisciplinary working group reviewed the studies devoted to MR morphometry in epileptology as a part of state assignment No. 056-00119-22-00. Study subject was trials of MR-morphometry in epilepsy. Searching for literature data was conducted in international and national databases between 2017 and 2022 using certain keywords. Final analysis included 36 publications.
Results:
Currently, MR brain morphometry allows measurement of cortical volume and thickness, surface area and depth of furrows, as well as analysis of cortical tortuosity and fractal changes. In neurosurgical epileptology, MR-morphometry has the greatest diagnostic value in MR-negative epilepsy. This method simplifies preoperative diagnosis and reduces costs.
Conclusion:
Morphometry in neurosurgical epileptology is an additional method for verifying the epileptogenic zone. Automated programs simplify application of this method.
Insights
Magnetic Resonance (MR) brain morphometry enhances epilepsy diagnosis by measuring structural changes. This technique is particularly valuable for MR-negative epilepsy, simplifying preoperative assessments and reducing costs.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Epileptology
- Structural analysis
Context:
- Epilepsy diagnosis and surgical planning present challenges, especially in MR-negative cases.
- Accurate identification of the epileptogenic zone is crucial for successful neurosurgical intervention.
- Advancements in neuroimaging techniques are needed to improve diagnostic capabilities.
Purpose:
- To investigate the diagnostic potential of MR brain morphometry in neurosurgical epileptology.
- To review current literature on MR morphometry applications in epilepsy research.
- To assess the utility of MR morphometry in identifying structural changes associated with epilepsy.
Summary:
- MR brain morphometry enables precise measurement of cortical volume, thickness, surface area, and fractal changes.
- The study reviewed 36 publications from 2017-2022 focusing on MR morphometry in epilepsy.
- MR morphometry demonstrates significant diagnostic value in MR-negative epilepsy, aiding in preoperative diagnosis.
Impact:
- MR brain morphometry serves as an additional tool for verifying the epileptogenic zone in neurosurgical epileptology.
- Automated programs are simplifying the application of MR morphometry, making it more accessible.
- This method has the potential to reduce healthcare costs by improving diagnostic efficiency.
