Presentation
Repeated attacks of confusion and loss of consciousness were observed since 16 years old, once with generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Small polar encephalocele - temporal lobe
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Temporal pole asymmetry with elongation through a discontinuity of meninges.
Conclusion: Small polar encephalocele of the left temporal lobe.
Case Discussion
This is a case of a lesser known cause of treatable pharmacoresistent temporal lobe epilepsy.