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This study from a developing country, in addition to substantiating the well known characteristics of RE, noted the following unusual findings: isolated lingual EPC abolished by focal cortical resection, bilateral RE, putaminal atrophy and absence of hemiparesis despite long standing disease.

If confirmed through randomized trials involving a larger number of patients, this YMP may become a cost-effective and adverse effect-free adjunctive treatment in patients with drug-resistant epilepsies.

Our study highlights frequent putaminal atrophy and signal changes in RE, which suggests a more extensive basal ganglion involvement than emphasized previously. Recognition of putaminal changes may be a useful additional tool in the radiological diagnosis of RE.

Background: The acute angle produced medially when the axis of the forearm deviates laterally from the long axis of the humerus, with the arm extended and the palm facing forward, is referred t o as the carrying angle. Variations in the angle have clinical as well as pathological significance. Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the elbow carrying angle in normal adolescents of South India and also analyze the data statistically to find out any significant difference in the angle between the different groups of subjects within the study population. Methods: 60 adolescents with ages varying from 17 to 20 years were evaluated. Carrying angles formed by the long axis of the humerus and ulna, were measured. Results: The result of the study showed that the average carrying angle was 13.6 degrees for females and 6.7 degrees for males. The length of the forearm and the carrying angle showed significant relation. Conclusion: The result of the study could be useful in the management of elbow displacement, fractures, epicondylar disease and surgical planning for elbow reconstruction.