Brain tumour related epilepsy (BTRE): clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Brain tumour related epilepsy (BTRE): clinical features. Slow growth, Cortical focus, Temporal lobe predominance. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Characteristics of seizure-related tumours
- Slow growth
- Cortical focus
- Temporal lobe predominance
Seizure types
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Poor seizure prognostic features
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