MRI in Epilepsy

Epileptogenic lesions are often small and do not change over time. Moreover, several genetically determined epilepsy syndromes exist, and by definition are not caused by underlying structural lesions. As a result of these circumstances, there is frequently a degree of uncertainty over whether an epi...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Urbach, Horst (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2013, 2013
Edition:1st ed. 2013
Series:Diagnostic Imaging
Subjects:
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Epileptic Seizure and Epilepsy
  • Classification of epileptic seizures
  • Description of focal seizures
  • Description of generalized seizures
  • Classification of epilepsy syndroms.-Definition of the term epileptogenic lesion and how to use it
  • What to do after a first seizure.-Febrile seizures
  • How to perform a MRI examination
  • Functional Imaging and Post-Processing
  • Examination of children
  • Examination of patients with intracranial electrodes and other metallic implants
  • Congenital malformations,- neurocutaneous diseases
  • Posttraumatic lesions
  • Vascular lesions
  • Infections