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Write a 1500-word response (excluding references) to the question below. Use APA citation. The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is found near the front of the brain and wraps around the head

of the corpus callosum. Seizures arising from the cingulate gyrus can be difficult to diagnose and treat due to their deep and medial location. To improve the outcome of the epilepsy surgery in cingulate epilepsy surgery, it is important that we understand cingulate cortex and its epilepsy. Describe common clinical seizure semiologies of the cingulate? Explain how this seizure type is classified? Discuss the role of non-invasive investigations in non-lesional cases. Include a discussion on the localisation of ictal EEG Explain why SEEG technique is favourable to explore the cingulate cortex compared to other invasive techniques. Compare and contrast subdural grid and SEEG technique? Describe challenges and pitfalls of diagnosis and treatment of medically refractory cingulate seizures.

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