Seizure Outcome in Children with Hemispheric Tumors and Associated Intractable Epilepsy: The Role of Tumor Removal Combined with Seizure Foci Resection
- 1 January 1991
- journal article
- case report
- Published by S. Karger AG in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Vol. 17 (4) , 185-191
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000120593
Abstract
Children harboring hemispheric tumors associated with intractable epilepsy were retrospectively reviewed to assess seizure outcome following tumor resection and electrocorticography-guided seizure foci removal. Thirteen (93%) of our patients have remained seizure-free, off anticonvulsants or on tapering doses, following surgery with a mean follow-up of 33 months. Fifteen of 16 (93%) seizure foci examined histologically were void of tumor infiltration. A review of the literature is provided regarding the controversy of tumor removal versus additional seizure foci removal at the time of tumor removal in providing optimal seizure control.Keywords
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