Successful epilepsy surgery for tuberous sclerosis complex evaluated by stereoelectroencephalography

Epileptic Disord. 2020 Oct 1;22(5):633-641. doi: 10.1684/epd.2020.1211.

Abstract

Evaluating the candidacy for epilepsy surgery in patients with tuberous sclerosis can be challenging, particularly when non-invasive investigations do not show a clear epileptogenic zone. Stereoencephalography may be useful in such cases. We present a case in which the primary epileptogenic tuber was successfully identified by stereoencephalography, which resulted in seizure freedom following epilepsy surgery. [Published with video sequences].

Keywords: epileptogenic zone; stereoencephalography; surgery; tuberous sclerosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Electroencephalography* / methods
  • Epilepsy / complications
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis
  • Epilepsy / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures* / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / complications
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / diagnosis
  • Tuberous Sclerosis / surgery*