Alterations in white matter microstructures and cognitive dysfunctions in benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes

Although benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) is known to have good prognosis, patients often manifest neuropsychological impairments. This study aimed to investigate cognitive dysfunctions and their relationship with white matter microstructural changes in BECTS patients.

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