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Language Lateralisation – Left-Handedness — SCE Neurology MCQ

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ModerateEpilepsy & Seizure DisordersLanguage Lateralisation – Left-HandednessSCE Neurology

A left-handed man with left TLE needs language lateralisation. What is the probability of left-hemisphere language dominance?

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Correct answer: D~70%

In left-handers, ~70% have left-hemisphere dominance, ~15% right, ~15% bilateral. A: Not 100%. C: Higher than 50%. D: Most are still left-dominant. E: 95% is for right-handers.

Reference: NICE NG217; ILAE