Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

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).

Also Known As:

Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe; Benign Psychomotor Epilepsy, Childhood; Childhood Benign Psychomotor Epilepsy; Epilepsy, Lateral Temporal; Epilepsy, Uncinate; Epilepsies, Lateral Temporal; Epilepsies, Temporal Lobe; Epilepsies, Uncinate; Lateral Temporal Epilepsies; Lateral Temporal Epilepsy; Temporal Lobe Epilepsies; Uncinate Epilepsies; Uncinate Epilepsy; Epilepsy, Benign Psychomotor, Childhood

Nervous System Diseases: 14737
- Central Nervous System Diseases: 4371
  - Brain Diseases: 16141
    - Epilepsy: 38749
      - Partial Epilepsies: 2772
        Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: 3804
      - Epileptic Syndromes: 899
        Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: 3804

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