Ictal cerebral positron emission tomography (PET) in focal status epilepticus.
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serval:BIB_6C6D6D737E3B
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Publications
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Title
Ictal cerebral positron emission tomography (PET) in focal status epilepticus.
Journal
Epilepsy Research
ISSN
1872-6844 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0920-1211
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2013
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
105
Number
3
Pages
356-361
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article, ne pas tenir compte de la description de cas (IK)
Abstract
The diagnosis of focal status epilepticus (SE) can be challenging, particularly when clinical manifestations leave doubts about its nature, and electroencephalography (EEG) is not conclusive. This work addresses the utility of ictal (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) in focal SE, which was performed in eight patients in whom SE was finally diagnosed. Clinical, MRI and EEG data were reviewed. (18)F-FDG-PET proved useful: (1) to establish the diagnosis of focal SE, when clinical elements were equivocal or the EEG did not show clear-cut epileptiform abnormalities; (2) to delineate the epileptogenic area in view of possible resective surgery; and (3) when clinical features, MRI and EEG were incongruent regarding the origin of SE. We suggest that ictal (18)F-FDG-PET may represent a valuable diagnostic tool in selected patients with focal SE or frequent focal seizures.
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