Focal Myoclonus and Cortical Dysplasia

Abstract

Four patients aged 9 to 19 years with focal myoclonus and intractable focal motor seizures beginning at age 4 to 6 years were treated surgically at the Montreal Neurological Hospital and Institute, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Keywords

• focal myoclonus
• contralateral rolandic areas
• imaging techniques