Undergoing brain surgery herself made Dr. Mary Zupanc a better, more sensitive clinician when working with epilepsy patients, the CHOC neurologist writes in The New York Times’ Well Blog. Following a late-night seizure and months of seemingly unrelated symptoms, Dr. Zupanc was diagnosed with a bifrontal meningioma in early 2014. The questions and fear surrounding […]
Complicated Case: Hemispherectomy Follows Frontal Lobe Hemorrhage
A 4-year-old girl is preparing for preschool and a normal life following a hemispherectomy performed at CHOC.
Epilepsy Syndromes You Should Recognize
By Dr. Mary ZupancPediatric News Epilepsy is common, occurring in approximately 1 percent of people, with peak onset in infancy and childhood. It can have severe consequences in the developing brain, resulting in “hard wiring” for continued seizures and permanent cognitive, psychosocial, and motor delays. The critical factor in determining treatment and prognosis is recognizing […]
