title: Electroencephalographic features of temporal lobe epilepsy.
abstract: Electroencephalography (EEG) is an important tool for diagnosing, lateralizing and localizing temporal lobe seizures. In this paper, we review the EEG characteristics of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Several "non-standard" electrodes may be needed to further evaluate the EEG localization, Ictal EEG recording is a major component of preoperative protocols for surgical consideration. Various ictal rhythms have been described including background attenuation, start-stop-start phenomenon, irregular 2-5 Hz lateralized activity, and 5-10 Hz sinusoidal waves or repetitive epileptiform discharges. The postictal EEG can also provide valuable lateralizing information. Postictal delta can be lateralized in 60% of patients with TLE and is concordant with the side of seizure onset in most patients. When patients are being considered for resective surgery, invasive EEG recordings may be needed. Accurate localization of the seizure onset in these patients is required for successful surgical management.
authors: Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King AbdulAziz University, Box 80215, Jeddah 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors: Mohammed M
authors: MM
authors: Jan
authors: Mark
authors: M
authors: Sadler
authors: Susan R
authors: SR
authors: Rahey
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D004566:Electrodes; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods*; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans