Mesial temporal sclerosis

Case contributed by Andrew Lawson
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Seizures

Patient Data

Age: 40
Gender: Male
mri

The left hippocampus is small and T2 hyperintense, with loss of the internal architecture. There is also a suggestion of mild increased T2 hyperintensity in the left amygdala.

Conclusion 
Findings are that of left mesial temporal sclerosis.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates typical appearances of mesial temporal sclerosis. 

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