Transient Epileptic Amnesia

Diagnosis:

Clincial features plus supporitng EEG

Clinical features:

Older adults
Transient episode of memory loss.
30-60 minutes in duration. Recurs.
+1 of the following 3:

  • Clinical features of epilepsy such as lip-smacking or olfactory hallucinations
  • Epileptiform abnormalities on electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Clear response to anticonvulsant therapy.

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