Transient global amnesia

Case contributed by Wen Jak Ma
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Acute transient confusion with amnesia. MRI done within 24 hours.

Patient Data

Age: 57
Gender: Male
mri

Punctate foci of diffusion restriction in CA1 region of left hippocampal tail.

Case Discussion

History and DWI findings support diagnosis of TGA.

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