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Complex partial seizures presenting as frontotemporal dementia: a case report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Ray Goggins
Ray Goggins*
Affiliation:
Avonmead, Southmead Hospital, Bristol BS10 5NB, England
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Abstract

Both epilepsy and dementia are common after the age of 65. Epilepsy, originating in the temporal lobes, can present clinically in a variety of ways and can be difficult to diagnose. Loss of consciousness may not be evident. Reported here is a unique case of a 65 year old man who presented with clinical features of frontotemporal dementia but was subsequently diagnosed as suffering from complex partial seizures. He made a full recovery with antiepileptic treatment.

Keywords

Frontotemporal dementiaComplex partial seizuresLamotrigine
Type
Case report
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 20 , Issue 1 , March 2003 , pp. 35 - 36
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2000

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