Abstract :
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCDs) are increasingly diagnosed as a cause of symptomatic focal epilepsy in pediatric patients.A 7-year-old boy presented with intractable partial epilepsy since 3 years.Electroencephalography (EEG) shows no abnormality. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of Brain revealed mild thickening of cortex with loss of gyral pattern in left temporal region, Possibility of focal cortical deficit. Patient follow up was done for 1 year. Seizure was controlled with two anticonvulsant like sodium valproate and phenytoin.
Keyword :
Seizure, Focal cortical dysplasia, MRI, Anti convulsant