Advances in magnetic resonance imaging for the assessment of paediatric focal epilepsy: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Epilepsy affects approximately 50 million people worldwide, with 30-40% of patients not responding to medication, necessitating alternative therapies such as surgical intervention. However, the accurate localization of epileptogenic lesions, particularly in pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-negative drug-resistant epilepsy, remains a challenge. This paper reviews advanced neuroimaging techniques aimed at improving the detection of such lesions to enhance surgical outcomes.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, focusing on advanced MRI sequences, focal epilepsy, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnostic process.

Key content and findings

New MRI sequences, including magnetizati

SUBMITTER: Pastore LV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467228 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature