2023
Neuropathology of New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE)
Hanin A, Cespedes J, Huttner A, Strelnikov D, Gopaul M, DiStasio M, Vezzani A, Hirsch L, Aronica E. Neuropathology of New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE). Journal Of Neurology 2023, 270: 3688-3702. PMID: 37079033, DOI: 10.1007/s00415-023-11726-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew-onset refractory status epilepticusCryptogenic new-onset refractory status epilepticusRefractory status epilepticusNeuropathology findingsStatus epilepticusSecondary neuronal injuryCryptogenic casesFebrile illnessNeuronal injuryExtensive workupNeuropathological evaluationEpilepsy surgeryPathophysiological mechanismsUnknown causePatient managementLong-term consequencesSevere formSpecific treatmentEpilepticusTissue samplesBiopsyPatientsFindings of studiesAutopsiesFindingsReview and standard operating procedures for collection of biospecimens and analysis of biomarkers in new onset refractory status epilepticus
Hanin A, Cespedes J, Pulluru Y, Gopaul M, Aronica E, Decampo D, Helbig I, Howe C, Huttner A, Koh S, Navarro V, Taraschenko O, Vezzani A, Wilson M, Xian J, Gaspard N, Hirsch L. Review and standard operating procedures for collection of biospecimens and analysis of biomarkers in new onset refractory status epilepticus. Epilepsia 2023, 64: 1444-1457. PMID: 37039049, PMCID: PMC10756682, DOI: 10.1111/epi.17600.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBiological Specimen BanksBiomarkersDrug Resistant EpilepsyEncephalitisHumansSeizuresStatus EpilepticusConceptsNew-onset refractory status epilepticusFebrile infection-related epilepsy syndromeRefractory status epilepticusStatus epilepticusCollection of biospecimensManagement of patientsStatus epilepticus patientsBetter clinical managementDisease-specific therapiesFebrile illnessStudy cohortEpilepsy syndromesOutcome endpointsStandard operating proceduresClinical managementRare conditionSevere formAnalysis of biomarkersPatientsMulticenter researchEpilepticusSpecific biomarkersExact causeSmall sample sizeBiospecimen collection
2022
The changing landscape in epilepsy imaging: Unmasking subtle and unique entities
Adin ME, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Y, Durand D, Zucconi W, Huttner A, Spencer D, Bronen R, Department of Radiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital M, Department of Pathology Y, Department of Neurosurgery Y. The changing landscape in epilepsy imaging: Unmasking subtle and unique entities. Diagnostic And Interventional Radiology 2022, 28: 503-515. PMID: 35997478, PMCID: PMC9682800, DOI: 10.5152/dir.2022.21339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHippocampal sclerosisCortical developmentLocalization-related epilepsyTemporal lobe encephaloceleFocal cortical dysplasiaFocal cortical dysplasia IIbField of epilepsyEpileptogenic abnormalitiesAutoimmune encephalitisRasmussen's encephalitisCommon etiologyCortical dysplasiaEpilepsy surgeryEpileptogenic substrateTuberous sclerosisEpilepsy imagingHippocampal malformationsMTOR pathwayEncephalitisSclerosisMR imagingMalformationsUnique entitySurgeryEpilepsy
2011
Cortical injury in multiple sclerosis; the role of the immune system
Walker CA, Huttner AJ, O'Connor KC. Cortical injury in multiple sclerosis; the role of the immune system. BMC Neurology 2011, 11: 152. PMID: 22145746, PMCID: PMC3266198, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2377-11-152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCortical tissue damageMultiple sclerosisWhite matterCerebral cortexTissue damageCortical tissue injuryPresence of inflammationCerebral white matterCortical injuryNeuronal damageCortical damageRobust inflammationCerebral meningesSuch injuriesTissue injuryDisease pathogenesisImmune systemInflammationInjurySclerosisPatientsMeningesCortexMajor siteCurrent knowledge