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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
Insular cortex epilepsy is an under-recognized, localised medical condition. This condition could be due to surgery treatment failure seen in a portion of patients with temporal epilepsy, as well as a portion of those with frontal and parietal lobe epilepsy.
One hand or leg feels rigid and unable to move
Often hear sounds even though there is nothing there
Mouth makes chewing movements when moving arms or legs
Unusual sensations such as burning or prickling sensation all over the body
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose insular cortex epilepsy
Do you find that one hand or leg feels rigid and unable to move?
Do you often hear sounds even though there is nothing there?
Does your mouth make chewing movements when you move your arms or legs?
Do you have unusual sensations such as burning or prickling sensation all over your body?
Surgical and neurostimulation are treatment options insular cortex epilepsy.
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References
Ryvlin P, Picard F. Invasive Investigation of Insular Cortex Epilepsy. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2017 Jul;34(4):328-332. doi: 10.1097/WNP.0000000000000395. PMID: 28644203.
https://journals.lww.com/clinicalneurophys/Abstract/2017/07000/Invasive_Investigation_of_Insular_Cortex_Epilepsy.6.aspx
Nguyen DK. Insular Cortex Epilepsy: Exploring the Treasure Island of Reil. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2017 Jul;34(4):299. doi: 10.1097/WNP.0000000000000397. PMID: 28644198.
https://journals.lww.com/clinicalneurophys/Citation/2017/07000/Insular_Cortex_Epilepsy__Exploring_the_Treasure.1.aspx
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