Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe

Overview

A localization-related (focal) form of epilepsy characterized by recurrent seizures that arise from foci within the TEMPORAL LOBE, most commonly from its mesial aspect. A wide variety of psychic phenomena may be associated, including illusions, hallucinations, dyscognitive states, and affective experiences. The majority of complex partial seizures (see EPILEPSY, COMPLEX PARTIAL) originate from the temporal lobes. Temporal lobe seizures may be classified by etiology as cryptogenic, familial, or symptomatic. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p321).

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Quick facts about Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.228.140.490.360.290|C10.228.140.490.493.375

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