ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Key words Dysplasia focal cortical
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Epilepsy, temporal lobe
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Magnetic resonance imaging
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Single-photon emission tomography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We describe serial studies of focal cortical dysplasia causing temporal lobe seizures and progressive aphasia in a 54-year-old woman. Initially, MRI volumetry of the temporal lobes showed significant left cortical thickening corresponding to an elevated aminoacid uptake in the left temporoparietal and inferior frontal cortex on SPECT using 3-[123I]iodo-α-methyl-l-tyrosine (IMT). After 1 year there was severe shrinkage of the left temporal lobe, possibly the result of recurrent complex partial seizures.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002340000304
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