PPT-Neuropathology and Epilepsy

Neuronal migration defects Hippocampal sclerosis April 18 2015 Overview Neuronal migration defects Pachygyria Lissencephaly Polymicrogyria Neuronal heterotopia Cortical dysplasia Hippocampal sclerosis. SLIME TEACHING. Dr Rochelle Velho . FY1. Overview. Epilepsy. Case Based Discussions. epilepsy . Seizure vs Epilepsy. LINK. Abnormal metabolic state. Other. LINK. Epidemiology. Common in LEDCs and MEDCs . Eilis Boudreau M.D., Ph.D.. Portland VA Medical Center. Epilepsy Center of Excellence & Sleep Medicine Program. Outline. What is the function of sleep?. How much sleep do we need?. Sleep Basics. Common sleep disorders. Julia . Kofler. and Kate McFadden. Outline. The CNS Autopsy. Dura removal. Spinal cord squeeze. Basic . Neuroanatomy. Gross Neuropathology. Bloody brain. The CNS Autopsy. Examination of the brain and spinal cord at autopsy is performed to diagnose diseases affecting the CNS and to correlate lesion type/ patterning with . Mazen. Al-Hakim, M.D.. Focal Epilepsy. Localization related. Part. i. al. seizures.. Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) is the most common type. Hipocampal Sclerosis (HS) . (Mesial Temporal Sclerosis) is the most common cause of TLE. Natalie Hendon MD. Virginia Mason Medical Center. February 21, 2015. Learning Objectives. Medical use of cannabis. 2700 BCE – Chinese physicians. Treatment of menstrual disorders, gout, rheumatism, malaria, constipation, and absent-mindedness. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL MEDICINE. MADURAI MEDICAL COLLEGE. DEFINITION. CLASSIFICATION. ETIOLOGY. MECHANISM OF SEIZURES. STAGES IN EVOLUTION GTCS. SYMPTOMS OF INDIVIDUAL SEIZURE TYPES. INVESTIGATION. MANAGEMENT. Presenter: Dr. . Shravan. Kumar. Moderator: Prof. R. K. Gaur. INTRODUCTION. Clinicians have recognized the association of epilepsy with . psychiatric disorders . since . antiquity.. . At . the turn of the 19th century, . at Queen’s Park. October 27, 2015. 15 . epilepsy agencies across Ontario represent nearly 90,000 people living with epilepsy. . Epilepsy agencies provide direct support to a sub-set of individuals and families living with epilepsy.. What is epilepsy?. Why should we learn about epilepsy?. Medical aspects of epilepsy. Common myths and misconceptions about epilepsy. What can you do to mitigate the problem?. Summary . 2. Dr R P Joshi. Stephen J. Falchek MD. I have no conflicts of interest to declare. Objectives:. What is an EEG?. Why do we value them?. What are the benefits and limitations?. First Presumptions. Brain and muscle are electrical organs. Executive Medical Director – Neurosciences. Boys Town National Research Hospital. What is a Seizure?. A “storm in the brain”. Abnormal, synchronized electrical activity, changing a child’s movements, alertness, or sensation. Epidemiology of Epilepsy 010203040506070809001020304050607080AgeIncidence per 100,000PartialGeneralized tonic-clonicPrimary Generalized Secondarily Generalized Seizures ! Begins focally, with or with 89 Sarah Durica, . M.D.. Assistant Professor. Department of Neurology. The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. EXPERIMENTAL OR OFF-LABEL . DRUG/THERAPY/DEVICE DISCLOSURE. I . will be discussing .