Epilepsy due to tumours of the nervous system

Definition

Epilepsy occurring in relation to intracranial tumours. The epilepsy may be the presenting symptom of the tumour, which is located within or affects the cerebral cortex. The tumour may be a primary intracranial tumour or a metastatic tumour.

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• 8A60.4Epilepsy due to central nervous system infections or infestations
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