Functional neuroimaging in startle epilepsy: Involvement of a mesial frontoparietal network

Purpose:  Startle epilepsy is a rare form of epilepsy with seizures triggered by unexpected stimuli. Previous studies have suggested the participation of several brain regions, such as the supplementary motor area (SMA) or the mesial aspect of the frontal and parietal lobes in the generation of startle epilepsy. However, how these brain regions interact with each other during seizures remains largely unknown. The aim of this study was to get insight into brain structures involved in startle‐induced seizures using an approach with functional neuroimaging.

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