Abstract

The multi-authored book intends to describe the neuropathological appearances associated with epilepsy in childhood and in adults and is based on personal experience of authors working at institutions in the UK and USA who have a strong commitment with epilepsy. The literature on the subject is reviewed. Special emphasis is given to correlations between physical signs and symptoms, radiological presentation, suitability to various operative procedures and pathological findings. The book will include chapters by physicians, physiologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, all with special interest in the field of epilepsy. The description of the pathological features will include immunohistochemical data as well as results of morphometric analysis.