Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour as a potentially treatable cause of intractable epilepsy in children.
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour (DNT) represents a morphologically unique and surgically treatable benign lesion typically associated with complex partial seizures (CPS). Although the radiological features are not pathognomonic the histology is quite distinct. They may account for a significant minority of children with intractable CPS. We present four histologically proven cases to demonstrate and discuss the range of radiological features. Recent recognition that CPS may be caused by a number of conditions including DNT emphasizes that all children with partial seizures should have radiological investigations early in their course.
Department of Radiology, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Manchester.
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D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D017029:Epilepsy, Complex Partial / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed