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Amygdala enlargement associated with remote epileptogenic lesions
Horst Urbach1, Theo Demerath1, Alexander Rau1
1Department of Neuroradiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Epilepsia
|February 6, 2026
Summary
Amygdala enlargement in drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy is often a consequence of seizures, not the cause. Isolated enlargements can also result from epileptic activity, impacting treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Epilepsy Research
Background:
- Drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy (DR-TLE) presents diagnostic challenges.
- The role of amygdala abnormalities in DR-TLE requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and potential causes of amygdala enlargement in patients with DR-TLE.
- To differentiate between amygdala enlargement as a cause or consequence of seizures.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective identification of patients using radiology information systems and large language models.
- Visual re-analysis of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and amygdala volumetry.
Main Results:
- Amygdala enlargement was identified in a subset of DR-TLE patients.
- Enlarged amygdala volumes were significantly higher in patients with isolated enlargements or remote epileptogenic lesions compared to controls.
- Patients with amygdala enlargement and remote lesions who became seizure-free post-resection suggest enlargement is a consequence of seizures.
Conclusions:
- Amygdala enlargement in DR-TLE is frequently a consequence of seizures, particularly when associated with remote epileptogenic lesions.
- Isolated amygdala enlargements may also stem from epileptic activity.
- Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning in DR-TLE.
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