Also called complex partial seizures. Usually originating in the temporal lobes, temporal lobe epilepsy involves recurrent periodic disturbances of behavior, during which the patient carries out movements that are often repetitive and highly organized but semiautomatic in character.
Also called complex partial seizures, or psychomotor epilepsy.
An outdated term, now called complex partial seizures. It involves recurrent periodic disturbances of behavior, usually originating in the temporal lobes, during which the patient carries out movements that are often repetitive and highly organized but semiautomatic in character.
Epilepsy due to a disorder of the temporal lobe and causing impaired memory, hallucinations and automatism.
Also known as TLE, the most common type of epilepsy with partial seizures. A seizure is a sudden episode of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain. TLE usually begins during childhood. Over time, repeated temporal lobe seizures can cause a brain structure known as the hippocampus to shrink. The hippocampus, which is part of the brain’s limbic system, is essential to normal memory and learning. Multiple seizures over the years may cause significant damage to the hippocampus, so preventing seizures by early diagnosis and treatment is vital.
More accurately called complex partial seizures, this is a type of epilepsy in which the abnormal electrical activity originates in the temporal lobe of the BRAIN. It is characterized by hallucinations of smell and sometimes of taste, hearing, or sight. There may be disturbances of memory, including déja vu phenomena. Automatism may occur, but consciousness is seldom lost. Persistent seizures over years may result in behavioural problems and personality change.
A seizure disorder originating in a temporal lobe of the brain.
A type of epilepsy characterized by atypical electrical discharges taking place in the temporal lobe, which constitutes a significant portion of the lower side of each cerebral hemisphere in the brain.
The typical origin of this epilepsy variant is attributed to harm suffered by the temporal lobe. Such damage can result from factors like birth injuries, head trauma, brain tumors, brain abscesses, or strokes.
Episodes of this epilepsy variation give rise to dreamy conditions, uncomfortable sensory hallucinations related to smell or taste, the experience of a distorted scene, or sensations of déjà vu. Concurrently, there might be facial contortions, head and eye movements, and repetitive sucking and chewing motions. Individuals undergoing these episodes might not recollect their actions during the event, which could extend from minutes to hours. On certain occasions, the seizure progresses into a more severe grand mal seizure.
The diagnosis and pharmaceutical treatment are identical to those employed for other types of epilepsy.