Mesial temporal sclerosis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Seizures.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
mri

Relative decreased size of the left hippocampal gyrus with high cortical FLAIR signal, suggestive of left mesial temporal sclerosis. Mild dilatation of temporal horn of left lateral ventricle.

Case Discussion

Mesial temporal sclerosis is the most common association with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy. It is often unilateral, seen as atrophy of the hippocampus and increased FLAIR signal.

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