Surgery for dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors and gangliogliomas in eloquent areas. Functional results and seizure control - 08/11/17
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Abstract |
Introduction |
Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors and gangliogliomas are developmental glioneuronal tumors usually revealed by partial epilepsy. High epileptogenicity, childhood epilepsy onset, drug-resistance, temporal location, and seizure freedom after complete resection are common characteristics of both tumors. We report the specificity of surgical management, functional results and seizure outcome in cases of a tumor location in eloquent areas.
Methods |
Among 150 patients (88 males, 3–55 years) operated on for refractory epilepsy due to a glioneuronal tumor (1990–2015), 30 (20%, dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors=21; gangliogliomas=9) had a tumor located in an eloquent cortex (sensory-motor, insular or language areas). Surgery was performed after a preoperative work-up, including stereo-electroencephalography in 48 patients (26%) and functional MRI in 100 (67%). MRI-guided lesionectomy was mainly performed in extra-temporal location, whereas an additional corticectomy was performed in a temporal location. Tumor microsurgical resections were guided using neuronavigation and cortical/subcortical electrical stimulations. Multiple stereotactic thermocoagulations were performed in two insular tumors.
Results |
New motor/language deficits related to eloquent areas occurred postoperatively in 6/30 patients (20%) without any major permanent disability. Minor sensorimotor (n=2) and moderate language disturbance (n=1) persisted in three of them. Postoperative seizure-free outcome (mean follow-up>5 years) was obtained in 81% of the entire series, but significantly decreased to 60% in eloquent areas. Incomplete tumor resection was the main cause of surgical failure. However, unfavorable seizure outcome was also observed despite complete tumor resection. Malignant transformation occurred in one ganglioglioma.
Conclusion |
Epilepsy surgery for benign glioneuronal tumors in eloquent areas provides acceptable results regarding the functional risks. Complete tumor resection is crucial for long-term favorable outcome.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Epilepsy surgery, Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor, Ganglioglioma, Long-term epilepsy associated tumor, Surgery in eloquent areas, Seizure outcome
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Vol 63 - N° 3
P. 227-234 - juin 2017 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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