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Neuropsychological Evaluation in Epilepsy

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This chapter highlights the role of neuropsychological testing in the evaluation and management of epilepsy. Further details may be found in references provided at the end of this chapter.

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  1. Neuropsychology, Children’s National Health System, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20010, USA

    Madison M. Berl & Leigh Sepeta

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Correspondence to Madison M. Berl .

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  1. Director, Epilepsy Center, George Washington University Director, Epilepsy Center, Washington, District of Columbia, USA

    Mohamad Z. Koubeissi

  2. Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Intra-operative Neuro-monitoring Program Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

    Nabil J. Azar

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Berl, M.M., Sepeta, L. (2017). Neuropsychological Evaluation in Epilepsy. In: Koubeissi, M., Azar, N. (eds) Epilepsy Board Review. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-6774-2_22

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