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Temporal Lobe Seizure
Alternate Names : Seizure - Temporal Lobe, TLE
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Temporal Lobe Seizure Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosis of temporal lobe seizure is suspected primarily on the basis of the symptoms presented and the results of testing. Diagnosis of the cause may include complete physical examination including detailed neuromuscular examination, which may or may not be normal.
- An EEG (electroencephalograph, recording of brain electrical activity) shows characteristic changes confirming partial (focal) seizures and may show the focus (location of the cause).
- A head CT scan or a cranial MRI may show the location and extent of the causative lesion.
- A lumbar puncture may be necessary if there is suspicion of an infection causing the seizure.
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• Definition
• Temporal Lobe Seizure Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Temporal Lobe Seizure Symptoms & Signs
• Temporal Lobe Seizure Prevention
• Temporal Lobe Seizure Diagnosis & Tests
• Temporal Lobe Seizure Treatment
• Temporal Lobe Seizure Prognosis
• Temporal Lobe Seizure Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Physical Examination
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Review Date : 7/28/2002
Reviewed By : Elaine T. Kiriakopoulos, M.D., MSc, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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