Factors Predicting Seizure Outcome After Surgical Excision Of Meningioma : A Systematic Review
Alifia Firdiansari,
Rohadi Muhammad Rosyidi,
Bambang Priyanto
et al.
Abstract:Abstract
Background Seizures in meningiomas occur in approximately 30% of patients. Meningiomas that press on the cortical area, as well as larger meningiomas have a greater tendency to cause focal or generalized seizures. The risk of seizures is increased in tumors that grow along the surface of the brain compared to the base of the calvaria because these tumors are more often located in areas where they can compress cortical tissue that is susceptible to epileptogenesis. The study also aimed to discuss… Show more
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