The contribution of neuropsychology to diagnostic assessment in epilepsy

    Authors

    M. Jones-Gotman; M. L. Smith; G. L. Risse; M. Westerveld; S. J. Swanson; A. R. Giovagnoli; T. Lee; M. J. Mader-Joaquim;A. Piazzini

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Epilepsy Behav.

    Keywords

    Neuropsychology; Cognition; Language; Memory; Tests; Assessment; Functional neuroimaging; Intracarotid anaesthetic procedure; TEMPORAL-LOBE-EPILEPSY; INTRACAROTID AMOBARBITAL PROCEDURE; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; VERBAL MEMORY DECLINE; FOCAL LESION PATIENTS; WADA; TEST; ETOMIDATE SPEECH; SPATIAL MEMORY; FRONTAL LOBES; HUMAN BRAIN; Behavioral Sciences; Clinical Neurology; Psychiatry

    Abstract

    Neuropsychology plays a vital role in the treatment of epilepsy, providing information on the effects of seizures on higher cortical functions through the measurement of behavioral abilities and disabilities. This is accomplished through the design, administration and interpretation of neuropsychological tests, including those used in functional neuroimaging or cortical mapping and in intracarotid anesthetic procedures. The objective of this paper is to define and summarize in some detail the role and methods of neuropsychologists in specialized epilepsy centers. Included are information and recommendations regarding basic ingredients of a thorough neuropsychological assessment in the epilepsy setting, as well as suggestions for an abbreviated alternative exam when needed, with emphasis on functions associated with specific brain regions. The paper is intended for novice and experienced neuropsychologists to enable them to develop or evaluate their current practices, and also for other clinicians, who seek a better understanding of the methodology underlying the neuropsychological input to their work. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Epilepsy & Behavior

    Volume

    18

    Issue/Number

    1-2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2010

    Document Type

    Review

    Language

    English

    First Page

    3

    Last Page

    12

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000280018500002

    ISSN

    1525-5050

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