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7 Απρ 2023 · Temporal lobe seizures begin in the temporal lobes of the brain. These areas process emotions and are important for short-term memory. Symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure may be related to these functions. Some people have odd feelings during the seizure, such as joy, deja vu or fear.
5 Δεκ 2020 · Concerns regarding accelerated ageing and Alzheimer’s disease co-morbidity in older adults with temporal lobe epilepsy suggests an urgent need for translational research aimed at identifying common mechanisms and/or targeting symptoms shared across a broad neurological disease spectrum.
24 Νοε 2011 · Temporal lobe abnormalities on EEG and MRI. Bilateral MTS not infrequent in nonparaneoplastic or paraneoplastic LE. May evolve to encephalomyelitis, decreased level of consciousness and refractory seizures.
Recurrent focal seizures are often misdiagnosed as transient cerebral ischaemia, particularly if the stereotypical nature of the symptoms is not recognised. Multi-comorbidity 39 and polypharmacy 40 are the norm in the older age group and present further diagnostic challenges.
One suggested reason is that the epileptic focus in older adults involves the frontal and parietal lobes rather than the temporal lobe. 25 Thus, these patients are less likely to experience auras such as déjà vu and other symptoms classically associated with temporal lobe epilepsy. Rather, they complain of dizziness, posturing, paresthesias ...
20 Οκτ 2022 · In this article, we critically review the evidence pertinent to the management of epilepsy in older adults, focusing on studies that have assessed treatments, including pharmacological and nonpharmacological modalities, and/or prognosis.
Conversely seizures of temporal lobe origin may present with autonomic disturbance and cardiac dysrhythmia. Even after intensive investigation with EEG and 24-hour ECG, diagnostic uncertainty may persist in a considerable proportion of people. Post-ictal states in the elderly may be prolonged; Todd’s paresis may persist for days and is
