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Transient epileptic amnesia: a neurosurgical case report
Ana C Soper1, Mark T Wagner, Jonathan C Edwards
1Department of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA. anacsoper@gmail.com
Transient epileptic amnesia (TEA), a memory disorder, may respond to antiepileptic drugs or surgery. A case report details successful neurosurgery for refractory TEA, resolving seizures and memory loss.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Epileptology
Background:
- Transient epileptic amnesia (TEA) is a memory disorder potentially manageable with antiepileptic drugs.
- Diagnostic criteria for TEA include recurrent witnessed amnesic episodes with preserved cognition and evidence of epilepsy.
Observation:
- A case involving complex partial seizures and TEA episodes is presented.
- This is the first reported neurosurgical intervention for symptoms consistent with refractory TEA.
Findings:
- The patient underwent right anterior amygdalohippocampectomy for refractory TEA and complex partial seizures.
- Post-surgery, the patient remained seizure-free for 15 months, with complete remission of memory complaints.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential efficacy of neurosurgery in treating refractory transient epileptic amnesia.
- It expands treatment options for memory disorders associated with epilepsy.
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