The value of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging for detecting epileptogenic zones in patients with focal epilepsy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the value of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (RS-fMRI) based on the local analysis methods regional homogeneity (ReHo), amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF), and fractional ALFF (fALFF), for detecting epileptogenic zones (EZs).

Methods

A total of 42 consecutive patients with focal epilepsy were enrolled. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of visually assessed RS-fMRI, MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), video electroencephalography (VEEG), and positron-emission tomography computed tomography (PET-CT) in EZ localization were evaluated to assess their diagnostic abilities. ReHo, ALFF, and fALFF were also compared for their diagnostic values.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5310782 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature