Neuroimaging in Pediatric Epilepsy: A Multimodality Approach
DISCLOSURES
S.R.
- Nothing to disclose.
C.L.
- Nothing to disclose.
N.S.
- Nothing to disclose.
PURPOSE/AIM
1) Review the current imaging modalities and their roles in evaluating pediatric epilepsy.
2) Review the various etiologies of pediatric epilepsy, highlighting the most current neuroimaging research for several of these diseases.
3) Emphasize the importance of a multi-modality approach in localizing epileptogenic foci for surgical resection.
CONTENT ORGANIZATION
I. Technical considerations in imaging children with epilepsy.
II. Review of current imaging modalities in imaging pediatric epilepsy.
A. MRI
B. PET
C. MEG/MSI
D. DTI
E. Future techniques
III. Etiologies of pediatric epilepsy, including imaging and current research (emphasizing multi-modality approach)
A. Cortical dysplasia
B. Tuberous sclerosis
C. Mesial temporal sclerosis
D. Tumors
E. Others
SUMMARY
1) Advances in neuroimaging continue to improve the diagnosis and management of children with epilepsy.
2) Certain etiologies of pediatric epilepsy are effectively imaged using a variety of current imaging techniques.
3) Ultimately, a multi-modality approach is needed to effectively localize epileptogenic foci for surgical resection.
