Neuropsychological aspects of type of epilepsy and etiological factors in adults

被引：54

作者：

Jokeit, H ^{[1
]}

Schacher, M ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Swiss Epilepsy Ctr, CH-8008 Zurich, Switzerland

来源：

EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR | 2004年 / 5卷

关键词：

epilepsy; cognition; neuropsychology; type of epilepsy; etiology;

D O I：

10.1016/j.yebeh.2003.11.003

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学]; C [社会科学总论]; Q98 [人类学];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 030303 ; 04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

Whether certain types of epilepsies and etiologies are related to profiles of cognitive impairment is of interest for diagnostics and treatment. The dichotomy between generalized and focal epilepsies (mesial temporal lobe, frontal lobe, parietal, and occipital lobe epilepsies) is considered. Then the most frequent etiologies are discussed. We conclude that specific associations between neuropsychological deficits and type of epilepsy and etiology are rather exceptions. However, knowledge of the type of epilepsy and pathology provides eminent information to evaluate the nature of deficits, to estimate chances of functional recovery, to provide rehabilitation recommendations, and to support decisions about treatment options. (C) 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：S14 / S20

页数：7

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