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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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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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