
Researchers developed an AI tool that identifies focal cortical dysplasia on imaging, aiding diagnosis and surgical planning for epilepsy.
Key Details
- 1An AI tool can detect small focal cortical dysplasias often missed by radiologists on MRI.
- 2Specifically effective for identifying bottom-of-sulcus dysplasia, a cause of recurring seizures.
- 3Accurate detection enables surgical intervention that may result in seizure cessation.
- 4Developed by a team including clinicians at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne.
- 5Timely identification improves pediatric epilepsy outcomes, preventing learning difficulties.
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