Cerebral cavernous malformations and epilepsy.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-15-2006
Abstract
Seizures and epilepsy are frequent clinical manifestations of cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) and represent the most common symptomatic presentation of supratentorial lesions. Clinicians often diagnose CCMs in patients after a first seizure, or in some cases after obtaining neuroimaging studies in patients suffering from chronic epilepsy previously thought to be idiopathic. In some cases, the lesion is clinically significant solely because of its epileptogenicity, but in others there may be concern about potential hemorrhage or focal neurological deficits from a similar lesion. The authors present current pathophysiological concepts related to epilepsy associated with CCMs. They discuss the spectrum of seizure disorders associated with these lesions and review the natural history, prognosis, and options for therapeutic intervention.
Volume
21
Issue
1
First Page
7
Last Page
7
ISSN
1092-0684
Published In/Presented At
Awad, I., & Jabbour, P. (2006). Cerebral cavernous malformations and epilepsy. Neurosurgical focus, 21(1), e7. https://doi.org/10.3171/foc.2006.21.1.8
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
16859260
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article