Lesion Detection Through MRI Postprocessing in Pathology-Proven Focal Cortical Dysplasia: Experience at a Single Institution in the Republic of Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is one of the most common causes of drug-resistant epilepsy, and necessitates a multimodal evaluation to ensure optimal surgical treatment. This study aimed to determine the supportive value of the morphometric analysis program (MAP) in detecting FCD using data from a single institution in Korea.

Methods

To develop a standard reference for the MAP, normal-looking MRIs by two scanners that are frequently used in this center were chosen. Patients with drug-resistant epilepsy and FCD after surgery were candidates for the analysis. The three-dimensional T1-weighted MRI scans of the patients were analyzed as test cases using the MAP.

Results

The MRI scans of 87 patients were included in the analysis. The radiologist det

SUBMITTER: Son H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10169920 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature