Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors in childhood

Abstract

Children with DNT and epilepsy may benefit from surgical management; however, seizure outcome is not always favorable. Although the majority of children remain seizure free after surgical excision of DNT, a considerable number have recurrent seizures. Short-term outcome is influenced by older age at surgery and longer duration of epilepsy. Residual tumor is a significant risk factor for poor seizure outcome. Recurrent tumor can occur.