The radiologic investigation of temporal lobe epilepsy. Value of high resolution CT with temporal orientated sections.
The value of high resolution computed tomography of the temporal lobes using temporal lobe orientated sections and intrathecal contrast is described. The results of this technique are correlated with the pathologic findings in 13 patients subsequently proven to have temporal lobe gliomas. These patients all presented with drug resistant temporal lobe epilepsy and underwent temporal lobectomy. This technique was successful in detecting the tumours in 11 of 13 patients. The average size of the tumours was just over 2 cm. The importance of detecting these small tumours is emphasised because of the profound effect this has on management.
Molyneux
A J
AJ
Department of Neuroradiology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, England.
Anslow
P
P
Easterbrook
P
P
Oxbury
J M
JM
Adams
C B
CB
Hughes
J T
JT
D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005910:Glioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods