Pre-surgical neuropsychiatric evaluation in epilepsy surgery

Conclusion Interictal psychopathology is frequent in patients with refractory Epilepsy: 24–35% develop mood and anxiety disorders and 6% develop psychotic disorders. 18–22% are diagnosed with a personality disorder. The prevalence of these disorders depends on the type of Epilepsy and associated brain lesions psychotic disorders, for instance, are more common in temporal lobe epilepsy. A pre-surgical neuropsychiatric evaluation is essential for the timely diagnosis and treatment of these disorders, which can influence the surgery outcomes and the successful management of the epileptic seizures. A possible association between certain psychopathological phenotypes and the anatomy of structural lesions in epilepsy remains understudied.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Epilepsy and seizures, Stroke, Anxiety disorders (including OCD and PTSD), Mood disorders (including depression), Personality disorders, Psychotic disorders (incl schizophrenia) MEMBERS ' POSTERS Source Type: research