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Mesial temporal sclerosis

Case contributed by Arthur Daire
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

New onset seizures

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
mri

There is FLAIR hyperintensity in the region of the left hippocampus, which on the T2 coronal images is atrophic. The left temporal lobe is prominent as a result of this atrophy.

These findings are consistent with left mesial temporal sclerosis.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates the typical findings of mesial temporal sclerosis

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