Transient global amnesia mimics: Transient epileptic amnesia
Transient global amnesia mimics: Transient epileptic amnesia
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ebcr.2014.03.008
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发表时间：
2014-01-01
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Assal, Frederic
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作者：
Nicastro, Nicolas;Picard, Fabienne;Assal, Frederic
We describe the case of a 79-year-old patient referred for suspected transient global amnesia, after an episode of anterograde amnesia which lasted 90 min. An EEG, performed after the episode, showed bilateral temporal electrographic seizures, orienting the diagnosis toward a transient epileptic amnesia. Transient epileptic amnesia is defined by temporal lobe epilepsy characterized by recurrent transient amnestic episodes of 30-90 min in duration, sometimes associated with olfactory hallucinations or oral automatisms. Response to antiepileptic drugs is excellent. We would like to raise awareness toward this epileptic amnesia when facing atypical or recurrent transient amnestic episodes. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc.
