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Investigations on Alterations of Hippocampal Circuit Function Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
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Published on: November 19, 2012

Hippocampal pathology

D K Kido1, R D Tien, B Lee

  • 1Section of Neuroradiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1997
PubMed

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This article discusses medial temporal sclerosis, a condition affecting the hippocampus and temporal lobe that can cause epilepsy. It emphasizes optimal imaging techniques and diagnostic criteria for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Medial temporal sclerosis (MTS) involves the hippocampus and adjacent temporal lobe structures.
  • MTS is a common cause of focal epilepsy, particularly in adults.
  • Accurate diagnosis of MTS is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the key imaging considerations for optimally visualizing the hippocampus in the context of MTS.
  • To outline the established diagnostic criteria for medial temporal sclerosis.
  • To enhance understanding of imaging techniques for epilepsy-related temporal lobe pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of technical factors in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols for temporal lobe evaluation.
  • Review of established radiological criteria for diagnosing MTS.
  • Synthesis of current literature on imaging MTS and its association with epilepsy.

Main Results:

  • Optimal imaging of the hippocampus requires specific technical considerations in MRI sequences.
  • Defined criteria exist for the radiological diagnosis of medial temporal sclerosis.
  • Accurate MRI interpretation is vital for identifying lesions causing epilepsy.

Conclusions:

  • Properly acquired MRI is essential for diagnosing medial temporal sclerosis.
  • Understanding technical factors and diagnostic criteria improves epilepsy localization.
  • Advanced imaging techniques aid in the evaluation of temporal lobe epilepsy causes.

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