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I have an avm over my primary and secondary motor cortex focal seizures to right upper extremities didn't show on eeg . why not?

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Negative EEG: The eeg is often normal in people with focal seizures, especially if the seizure occurs without loss of consciousness. This is because a seizure has to involve a minimum area of cortex for it to be seen on the surface of the scalp. The signal is attenuated through bone and scalp. Also, a seizure focus can occur deep inside or be oriented parallel to the scalp and not be seen on eeg.

Answered 5/2/2013

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