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Chapter 66 - Metastatic disease

from Section 3 - Symptomatic epilepsy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 March 2012

By
Rolando F. Del Maestro ,
Abdulrahman Sabbagh ,
Ahmed Lary  and
Marie-Christine Guiot
Edited by
Simon D. Shorvon ,
Frederick Andermann  and
Renzo Guerrini
Simon D. Shorvon
Affiliation:
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London
Frederick Andermann
Affiliation:
Montreal Neurological Hospital and Institute
Renzo Guerrini
Affiliation:
Child Neurology Unit, Meyer Pediatric Hospital, Florence
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Summary

This chapter addresses the topic of brain tumors as causes of epilepsy. It focuses on secondary brain tumors, commonly referred to as solid metastatic brain tumors, and neoplastic meningitis. Epileptic seizures in patients with cerebral metastatic disease are most likely multifactorial, however, a number of factors are considered to be contributing to the development and continuation of these seizures in a subgroup of individuals. Antiepileptic drugs are known to reduce the activity of chemotherapeutic drugs. The treatment of epilepsy in patients with secondary brain tumors should involve a multidisciplinary team that is knowledgeable about all the surgical, radiation, and therapeutic options in the management of these patients. Research needs to be focused on the best antiepileptic drug (AED) or drug combination to use in these patients so that new practice guidelines can be developed to improve patient care.

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The Causes of Epilepsy
Common and Uncommon Causes in Adults and Children
 , pp. 459 - 466
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2011

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