Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3090752 | Seminars in Pediatric Neurology | 2016 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Focal cortical dysplasia is a common cause of medication resistant epilepsy. A better understanding of its presentation, pathophysiology and consequences have helped us improved its treatment and outcome. This paper reviews the most recent classification, pathophysiology and imaging findings in clinical research as well as the knowledge gained from studying genetic and lesional animal models of focal cortical dysplasia. This review of this recently gained knowledge will most likely help develop new research models and new therapeutic targets for patients with epilepsy associated with focal cortical dysplasia.
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Authors
Tarek Shaker, Anne Bernier, Lionel Carmant,