Surgical Strategy and Outcomes for Epileptic Patients with Focal Cortical Dysplasia or Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor

Abstract

FCD has intrinsic epileptogenicity, whereas DNT is encompassed by epileptogenic cortical areas. Therefore, total lesionectomy is an essential strategy for FCD, whereas resection of the epileptic focus associated with lesionectomy of a DNT lesion is necessary to control seizures.