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1868805

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1991-9-18
pubmed:abstractText
Distinguishing characteristics of seizures of frontal origin have not been clearly delineated. We describe a case of seizures of proven fronto-orbital origin to provide further definition of characteristics of seizures arising in that lobe. A 36-year-old man had medically intractable seizures since age 8 years. Clinically the seizures were stereotyped, with cessation of activity followed by turning of head and body to the right and then by struggling, kicking, and vocalizations indicating fear. Total seizure duration was approximately 30 s, with an apparent abrupt return of consciousness. The interictal scalp EEGs were similar to those of primary generalized epilepsy, with bisynchronous though asymmetric epileptiform activity anteriorly. Ictal scalp recordings were not localizing. Recordings from bilateral frontal and temporal subdural electrodes showed an electrical focus in the right fronto-orbital region which was confirmed by electrocorticography (ECoG) at the time of craniotomy. The right fronto-orbital cortex was resected and on pathologic examination showed gliotic tissue and intracytoplasmic neuronal inclusions of periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)-positive granules consistent with lipofuscinosis. The patient has remained seizure-free for 6 years after operation.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0013-9580
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
32
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
487-91
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:articleTitle
Seizures of fronto-orbital origin: a proven case.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Case Reports, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't