Language Mapping in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy in Children: Special Considerations. (9th February 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: de Ribaupierre, Sandrine; Wang, An; Hayman-Abello, Susan
• Other Names: Mirsattari Seyed M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Epilepsy research and treatment. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-02-09
• Subjects: Brain -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Epilepsy -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Brain Diseases; Epilepsy; Neurology; Brain -- Diseases; Epilepsy; Neurology; Brain Diseases -- Periodicals; Brain -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Epilepsy -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.853
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/837036
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-1348

Abstract

Abstract : Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) in children is a slightly different entity than TLE in adults not only because of its semiology and pathology but also because of the different approach to surgical treatment. Presurgical investigations for eloquent cortex, especially language, must take these differences into account. Most diagnostic tests were created for adults, and many of the assessment tools need to be adapted for children because they are not just small adults. This paper will highlight the specific challenges and solutions in mapping language in a pediatric population with TLE.