Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case report

Bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a complex form of epilepsy, characterized by seizures originating from both temporal lobes. Its intricate nature presents significant challenges for both medical and surgical treatment, often necessitating a multidisciplinary approach. While resective surger...

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Main Authors: Zhao Liu, Guoming Luan, Mengyang Wang, Jing Wang, Pengfei Teng, Yuguang Guan, Xiongfei Wang, Tianfu Li, Tianyi Cui, Jian Zhou
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-02-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/17562864251321255
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author Zhao Liu
Guoming Luan
Mengyang Wang
Jing Wang
Pengfei Teng
Yuguang Guan
Xiongfei Wang
Tianfu Li
Tianyi Cui
Jian Zhou
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Guoming Luan
Mengyang Wang
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Yuguang Guan
Xiongfei Wang
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Jian Zhou
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description Bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a complex form of epilepsy, characterized by seizures originating from both temporal lobes. Its intricate nature presents significant challenges for both medical and surgical treatment, often necessitating a multidisciplinary approach. While resective surgery is generally unsuitable for bilateral TLE, neuromodulation offers more of a remission-focused approach, which better preserves neuropsychological function. In this study, we presented the case of a 45-year-old female with a 16-years history of recurrent seizures, diagnosed as drug-resistant bilateral TLE. After a comprehensive multidisciplinary epilepsy evaluation—encompassing detailed patient history, neurological examination, scalp audiovisual electroencephalogram monitoring, high-resolution brain magnetic resonance imaging, neuropsychological testing, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis—stereoelectroencephalogram (SEEG) confirmed the diagnosis. The patient subsequently underwent asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation guided by SEEG results, targeting bilateral temporal lobes. Despite experiencing transient psychiatric symptoms postprocedure, she achieved seizure freedom and showed improved neuropsychological function over a 3-year follow-up period. This case demonstrates that, with thorough evaluation, seizure freedom is attainable in bilateral TLE patients, even when bilateral injury is present, without significant impairment to neuropsychological function.
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spelling doaj-art-278bf9166ccb412f93cc1fa52f52ba492025-08-20T02:14:44ZengSAGE PublishingTherapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders1756-28642025-02-011810.1177/17562864251321255Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case reportZhao LiuGuoming LuanMengyang WangJing WangPengfei TengYuguang GuanXiongfei WangTianfu LiTianyi CuiJian ZhouBilateral temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a complex form of epilepsy, characterized by seizures originating from both temporal lobes. Its intricate nature presents significant challenges for both medical and surgical treatment, often necessitating a multidisciplinary approach. While resective surgery is generally unsuitable for bilateral TLE, neuromodulation offers more of a remission-focused approach, which better preserves neuropsychological function. In this study, we presented the case of a 45-year-old female with a 16-years history of recurrent seizures, diagnosed as drug-resistant bilateral TLE. After a comprehensive multidisciplinary epilepsy evaluation—encompassing detailed patient history, neurological examination, scalp audiovisual electroencephalogram monitoring, high-resolution brain magnetic resonance imaging, neuropsychological testing, and cerebrospinal fluid analysis—stereoelectroencephalogram (SEEG) confirmed the diagnosis. The patient subsequently underwent asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation guided by SEEG results, targeting bilateral temporal lobes. Despite experiencing transient psychiatric symptoms postprocedure, she achieved seizure freedom and showed improved neuropsychological function over a 3-year follow-up period. This case demonstrates that, with thorough evaluation, seizure freedom is attainable in bilateral TLE patients, even when bilateral injury is present, without significant impairment to neuropsychological function.https://doi.org/10.1177/17562864251321255
spellingShingle Zhao Liu
Guoming Luan
Mengyang Wang
Jing Wang
Pengfei Teng
Yuguang Guan
Xiongfei Wang
Tianfu Li
Tianyi Cui
Jian Zhou
Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case report
Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders
title Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case report
title_full Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case report
title_fullStr Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case report
title_short Resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram-guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation: a case report
title_sort resolution of bilateral temporal lobe epilepsy via minimally invasive stereoelectroencephalogram guided asymmetric radiofrequency thermocoagulation a case report
url https://doi.org/10.1177/17562864251321255
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