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Temporary Global Amnesia With Insular Infarction in a Young Female: A Case Report
Tetsuya Akaishi1, Yoko Suzuki2, Yuichi Kawabata3
1Department of Education and Support for Regional Medicine, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, JPN.
Cureus
|January 28, 2025
Summary
Transient global amnesia (TGA) typically involves the hippocampus. This case highlights insular cortex damage causing temporary amnesia, suggesting a new potential cause for amnestic symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Transient global amnesia (TGA) and other neurological conditions can cause temporary amnestic symptoms.
- While TGA is linked to hippocampal dysfunction, amnesia from extra-limbic regions is less understood.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can present with diverse neurological manifestations.
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