Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: More Extensive Epilepsy Surgery Yields Better Seizure Control
Sunday, October 18, 2015 - 11:50
in Health & Medicine
Children with the genetic disorder tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) often need epilepsy surgery for severe, uncontrollable seizures and a new study finds that seizure control is improved for patients undergoing more extensive surgery. Seizures occurring in TSC are related to development of brain tumors, known as "tubers," that develop in this disorder. But the new study by Dr. Aria Fallah of Miami Children's Hospital and colleagues finds better outcomes when surgery includes the entire "epileptogenic zone" from which seizures are originating--not just the tuber itself. Epilepsy Surgery for Tuberous Sclerosis--Study from Six Specialty Centers read more