Detection of temporal lobe epilepsy using support vector machines in multi-parametric quantitative MR imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a powerful tool for the evaluation of patients with brain disorders and neurological diseases. For those with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), the most common type of epilepsy in adults [1], it is the entry point to a clinical workflow that may conclude with temporal lobe surgery and an improved quality of life. Finding evidence of seizures on MRI is a clear diagnostic element for TLE, however this task is not easy given that epileptogenic lesions are often small and can be missed, they can be uncertain due to subtle intensity changes, or only perceptible after image post-processing.
Source: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research