Abstract
Cavernomas make up approximately 8%-15% of all intracranial vascular malformations, and the most common presenting symptom is seizures. Complete resection of the cavernoma and removal of the surrounding gliotic core presents a cure but poses a challenge if an eloquent brain is involved or with incomplete resection of the epileptogenic foci. The authors present the case of a 53-year-old man with intractable seizures from a left posterior temporal lobe cavernoma who underwent an awake craniotomy with intraoperative seizure monitoring via electrocorticography.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 18201 |
Journal | Neurosurgical focus |
Volume | 45 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Awake craniotomy
- Cavernoma
- Seizures
- Video
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Clinical Neurology