Temporal lobe epilepsy
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Synonyms | N/A |
Pronounce | N/A |
Specialty | N/A |
Symptoms | Seizures, auras, memory loss, déjà vu, jamais vu |
Complications | N/A |
Onset | Typically childhood or adolescence |
Duration | Chronic |
Types | Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, Neocortical temporal lobe epilepsy |
Causes | Brain injury, infections, genetic factors |
Risks | Family history, head trauma, febrile seizures |
Diagnosis | EEG, MRI |
Differential diagnosis | Other types of epilepsy, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures |
Prevention | N/A |
Treatment | Anticonvulsants, surgery, vagus nerve stimulation |
Medication | N/A |
Prognosis | Varies; some achieve seizure control, others may have intractable epilepsy |
Frequency | Common |
Deaths | N/A |
Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures originating in the temporal lobe of the brain. It is the most common form of focal (or partial) epilepsy and represents approximately 60 percent of all patients with epilepsy.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The symptoms experienced during a seizure will depend on the specific area of the brain where the seizure begins. In TLE, seizures often involve feelings of fear, anxiety, or a sense of déj√† vu. Other symptoms can include sensory changes, such as visual disturbances or changes in hearing, smell, taste, or touch.
Causes[edit | edit source]
TLE is often associated with a brain abnormality, such as hippocampal sclerosis, which is a specific pattern of hippocampal cell loss. Other causes can include brain injury, infection, or abnormal blood vessels. However, in many cases, the cause of TLE is unknown.
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis of TLE typically involves a detailed medical history and neurological examination, as well as tests such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) to measure electrical activity in the brain, and imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify any structural abnormalities.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for TLE typically involves medication to control seizures. In some cases, surgery may be considered if medication is not effective.
Prognosis[edit | edit source]
The prognosis for individuals with TLE varies. Some individuals may have good seizure control with medication, while others may continue to have seizures despite treatment.
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