Abstract:Objective
Oligoastrocytomas (OA) are mixed gliomas with distinct oligodendroglial and astrocytic neoplastic components. Very little about OA has been reported in the intractable epilepsy population.
Methods
We undertook a retrospective review of 923 patients who underwent resective surgery for intractable epilepsy between 1996 and 2004.
Results
6/923 (0.7%) patients were diagnosed with OA. Five patients were… Show more
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