High-resolution electric source imaging for presurgical evaluation of tuberous sclerosis complex patients

Brian E. Mouthaan, Floor E. Jansen, Albert J. Colon, Geertjan M. Huiskamp, Pieter van Eijsden, Frans S.S. Leijten, Kees P.J. Braun*

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Abstract

Objective: We retrospectively assessed the localizing value of patient-history-based semiology (PHS), video-based semiology (VS), long-term monitoring video electroencephalography (LTM-VEEG) and interictal high resolution electric source imaging (HR-ESI) in the presurgical workup of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Methods: Data from 24 consecutive TSC surgical candidates who underwent both HR-ESI and LTM-VEEG was retrospectively collected. PHS and VS were analyzed to hypothesize the symptomatogenic zone localization. LTM-VEEG and HR-ESI localization results were extracted from the diagnostic reports. Localizing value was compared between modalities, taken the resected/disconnected area of surgical patients in consideration. HR-ESI's impact on the epileptogenic zone hypothesis and surgical workup was evaluated. Results: Semiology, interictal EEG, ictal EEG and HR-ESI were localizing in 25%, 54%, 63% and 79% of patients. Inter-modality concordance ranged between 33–89%. In good surgical outcome patients, PHS, VS, interictal EEG, ictal EEG and HR-ESI showed concordance with resected area in 1/9 (11%), 0/9 (0%), 4/9 (44%), 3/9 (33%) and 6/9 patients (67%). HR-ESI positively impacts clinical management in 50% of patients. Conclusions: In presurgical evaluation of TSC patients, semiology often has limited localizing value. Presurgical work-up benefits from HR-ESI. Significance: Our findings may advice future presurgical epilepsy workup of TSC patients with the ultimate aim to improve outcome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)126-134
Number of pages9
JournalClinical Neurophysiology
Volume133
Early online date29 Oct 2021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2022

Keywords

  • Accuracy
  • Bourneville
  • Clinical value
  • Electroencephalography
  • Long-term monitoring
  • Source localization

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