Clinical characteristics and long-term outcome of cerebral cavernous malformations-related epilepsy.

Yen-Cheng Shih Chien-Chen Chou Syu-Jyun Peng Hsiang-Yu YuSanford P C HsuChun-Fu LinCheng-Chia LeeHuai-Che YangYi-Chieh ChenShang-Yeong KwanChien ChenShuu-Jiun WangChung-Jung LinJiing-Feng LirngYang-Hsin ShihDer-Jen YenYo-Tsen Liu

Published in: Epilepsia (2022)

Temporal CCM not only predisposes to CRE but also is a major risk factor for drug resistance. The mesiotemporal lobe is the most epileptogenic zone. Multiple CCMs are another risk factor for CRE and increase the rebleeding risk in these patients. Surgical resection could provide beneficial long-term seizure outcomes in patients with DRE.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
subarachnoid hemorrhage
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
blood brain barrier