
Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(11)
Published: Nov. 20, 2024
Background: This research aimed to delve into the cortical morphological transformations in patients with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-negative temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE-N), seeking uncover neuroimaging mechanisms behind these changes. Methods: A total of 29 individuals diagnosed TLE-N and 30 healthy control participants matched by age sex were selected for study. Using surface-based morphometry (SBM) technique, study analyzed three-dimensional-T1-weighted MRI scans participants' brains. Various structure characteristics, such as thickness, surface area, volume, curvature, sulcal depth, among other parameters, measured. Results: When compared group, exhibited increased insular cortex thickness both brain hemispheres. Additionally, there was a notable reduction curvature piriform (PC) granular complex within right hemisphere. In left hemisphere, volume secondary sensory (OP1/SII) third visual area significantly reduced group. However, no significant differences found between groups regarding depth (p < 0.025 all, corrected threshold-free cluster enhancement). Conclusions: The study's initial findings suggest subtle changes cerebral patients. SBM technique proved effective identifying regions impacted epileptic activity. Understanding microstructural morphology offers insights pathophysiological underlying TLE.
Language: Английский