False lateralization of pre-surgical work-up in a child with a cortical cavernous malformation and intractable epilepsy

In brief

This case report examines diagnostic challenges when presurgical localization studies incorrectly identify the epileptogenic zone in a pediatric patient with a cortical cavernous malformation and drug-resistant epilepsy. The article highlights pitfalls in neuroimaging interpretation and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive multimodal evaluation before resective surgery.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.