Mesial Temporal Sclerosis Mesial temporal sclerosis, also known as hip-pocampal sclerosis, is the most common cause of temporal lobe epilepsy found at surgery. Study population An Automatic movements of the hands or mouth, Altered ability to respond to others, unusual speech, This page was last edited on 11 January 2021, at 00:42. First-aid is only required if there has been an injury or if this is the first time a person has had a seizure. Patients with mesial temporal sclerosis usually have an early brain insult, a febrile convulsion in most cases, and a seizure free interval of variable duration. [12] The word grand mal comes from the French term, meaning major affliction. 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[31](p416–431)[46][50][51][52], Aberrant mossy fibre sprouting may create excitatory feedback circuits that lead to temporal lobe seizures. Mesial temporal sclerosis is a frequent cause of epilepsy. (ed. [76] The purported link between TLE and religiosity has inspired work by Michael Persinger and other researchers in the field of neurotheology. Mesial temporal sclerosis Etiology Controversy exists as to the causative mechanism: is mesial temporal sclerosis a result of temporal lobe epilepsy or viceversa. Most patients present with complex partial temporal lobe epilepsy. (1998) Personality disorders. Focal aware means that the level of consciousness is not altered during the seizure. [70], A study in 2015, reported that intrinsic religiosity and religiosity outside of organized religion were higher in patients with epilepsy than in controls. Clinical presentation. Simple focal seizures are the initial non-febrile seizures followed by These experiences are described (in possibly unreliable accounts) as complex interactions with their visions; but lack the stereotypy, amnestic periods, and automatisms or generalized motor events, which are characteristic of TLE. The degree and length of postictal impairment directly correlates with the severity of the seizure type. [44][45] The granule cells of the dentate gyrus are tightly packed forming a uniform, laminated layer with no monosynaptic connections. They may include autonomic and psychic features present in focal aware seizures. Figure 1: A. Coronal T2 weighted, B. Coronal FLAIR. Mesial Temporal Sclerosis (MTS) is a term used to describe scarring in deep part of the temporal lobe of the brain. [2] Focal seizures account for approximately sixty percent of all adult cases. Mesial temporal sclerosis usually results in partial (focal) epilepsy. This applies worldwide. Others have questioned the evidence for a link between temporal lobe epilepsy and religiosity. Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS), also commonly referred to as hippocampal sclerosis, is the most common association with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) 2,3,5. Histologically there is neuronal cell loss, gliosis and sclerosis. Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by recurrent, unprovoked focal seizures that originate in the temporal lobe of the brain and last about one or two minutes. Pedley (Eds. Español: Escleroris Temporal Mesial. 2020 Oct 28:1-8. doi: 10.1159/000510295. [citation needed] The postictal state in seizures other than focal aware may last much longer than the seizure itself. Patients with temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) due to mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) are eligible candidates for resective epilepsy surgery. The etiology is uncertain, although prolonged febrile seizures and limbic encephalitis have been implicated. Histologi- This was noted in human tissue in 1974 and in animal models in 1985. TLE is the most common form of epilepsy with focal seizures. Rarely MTS can be detected in children during the first decade of life, but is not commonly found until adolescence. The relationship, if any, of mesial temporal sclerosis with febrile seizures is controversial, made all the more difficult due to the relative insensitivity of imaging and the difficulty in establishing whether a particular seizure was truly febrile. A focal seizure in the temporal lobe may spread to other areas in the brain when it may become a focal to bilateral seizure. [citation needed], Individuals with temporal lobe epilepsy have a higher prevalence of depression than the general population. This is followed by complex partial seizures with stereotypic semiology. It is seen in up to 65% of autopsy studies, although significantly less on imaging. For instance, if the dendrites of granule cells reconnect, it may be in a way (through the laminar planes) that allows hyperexcitability. Surgery may be an option, especially when there is an observable abnormality in the brain. [54][55], However, aberrant mossy fiber sprouting may inhibit excitatory transmission by synapsing with basket cells which are inhibitory neurons and by releasing GABA and neuropeptide Y which are inhibitory neurotransmitters. This is the postictal state. In TLE, the sprouting mossy fibres are larger than in the normal brain and their connections may be aberrant. Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS, also called hippocampal sclerosis) is the most common underlying cause of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). [21] The personality changes generally vary by hemisphere. [7] The newer classification uses three key features: where the seizures begin, the level of awareness during a seizure, and other features. Follow up of children with febrile seizures does not demonstrate significant increased incidence of temporal lobe epilepsy . There is some period of recovery in which neurological function is altered after each of these seizure types. Seizure 23/6 has published Factors predicting the outcome following medical treatment of mesial temporal epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis. Anterior temporal lobectomy is successful in 75-90% of patients with MTS. TLE is diagnosed by taking a medical history, blood tests, and brain imaging. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY • Mesial temporal sclerosis -coined by Falconer & colleagues – by neuronal loss and gliosis involving principally the hippocampus and amygdala, or both, but occasionally extending to other mesial temporal structures or even throughout the temporal lobe, and leading to generalized atrophy and gliosis. This seizure disorder can cause a variety of symptoms such as strange sensations, changes in behavior or emotions, muscle spasms, or convulsions.The seizures usually are localized in the brain, but they may spread to become generalized seizures, which involve the entire brain and may cause a sudden loss of awareness or consciousness. [citation needed], Temporal lobe epilepsy is associated with memory disorders and loss of memory. These impulses modulate the brain’s circuitry. It is seen in up to 65% of autopsy studies, although significantly less on imaging. It is not uncommon for an individual to be tired or confused for up to 15 minutes after a seizure has occurred, although postictal confusion can last for hours or even days. Sex Males = females. They usually begin with a focal aware seizure, then spread to a larger portion of the temporal lobe, resulting in impaired consciousness. PMID: 33113540. [11] People who experience only focal aware seizures may not recognize what they are, nor seek medical care. Diagnosis: Mesial temporal sclerosis. Also, in animal models, granule cell hyper-excitability is recorded before aberrant mossy fibre sprouting has occurred.[56][57][58][59]. It has been suggested that Pope Pius IX's doctrine of the immaculate conception was influenced by his forensically-diagnosed partial epilepsy. [75], In 2016, a case history found that a male temporal lobe epileptic patient experienced a vision of God following a temporal lobe seizure, while undergoing EEG monitoring. Follow up of children with febrile seizures does not demonstrate signifi… The relationship, if any, of mesial temporal sclerosis with febrile seizures is controversial, made all the more difficult due to the relative insensitivity of imaging and the difficulty in establishing whether a particular seizure was truly febrile. [31](p387–389), Mossy fibers are the axons of granule cells. Together with other mesial temporal structures, the amygdala is important in the epilep … [citation needed], Seizures which begin in the temporal lobe, and then spread to involve both sides of the brain are termed focal to bilateral. [1] A focal seizure in the temporal lobe may spread to other areas in the brain when it may become a focal to bilateral seizure. Animal models and clinical studies show that memory loss correlates with temporal lobe neuronal loss in temporal lobe epilepsy. [46], In TLE, granule cells are lost, the structure is no longer closely packed and there are changes in the orientation of dendrites. Vázquez-Barrón D, Cuéllar-Herrera M, Velasco F, Velasco AL. These were previously known as grand mal seizures. Though they may not seem harmful, due to the fact that the individual does not normally seize, they can be extremely harmful if the individual is left alone around dangerous objects. Psychiatric conditions with psychotic spectrum symptoms might be more plausible physical explanation of these experiences. T2 relaxometry may also be useful in detecting cases of hippocampal sclerosis . [26][27][28], Dispersion of the granule cell layer in the hippocampal dentate gyrus is occasionally seen in temporal lobe epilepsy and has been linked to the downregulation of reelin, a protein that normally keeps the layer compact by containing neuronal migration. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. [1], Over forty types of epilepsy are recognized and these are divided into two main groups: focal seizures and generalized seizures. [3] Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the single most common form of focal seizure. The ketogenic diet is also recommended for children, and some adults. It has been found that GABA reversal potential is depolarising[40] in the subpopulation of the pyramidal cells due to the lack of KCC2 co-transporter. [12], Although the theory is controversial, there is a link between febrile seizures (seizures coinciding with episodes of fever in young children) and subsequent temporal lobe epilepsy, at least epidemiologically. [62], Epilepsy surgery has been performed since the 1860s and doctors have observed that it is highly effective in producing freedom from seizures. Mesial temporal sclerosis is the loss of neurons and scarring of the deepest portion of the temporal lobe and is associated with certain brain injuries. Most anticonvulsants function by decreasing the excitation of neurons, for example, by blocking fast or slow sodium channels or by modulating calcium channels; or by enhancing the inhibition of neurons, for example by potentiating the effects of inhibitory neurotransmitters like GABA. Diagnostic findings in mesial temporal sclerosis include interictal anterior temporal spikes on electroencephalography and hippocampal atrophy with increased T 2-weighted signal on magnetic resonance imaging .2, 3 Although mesial temporal sclerosis is generally unilateral, bilateral involvement is occasionally seen. This is an example of synaptic reorganization. [22][23][24][25], In the mid 1980s, human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) was suggested as a possible causal link between febrile convulsions and mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. Although the etiology of MTS remains controversial, there is now a considerable … For example, if a person with complex partial seizures is driving alone, this can cause them to run into the ditch, or worse, cause an accident involving multiple people. [6] However, as of 2017 the general classification of seizures has been revised. abnormal morphology: loss of internal architecture (interdigitations of hippocampus), increased signal and or atrophy of the anterior thalamic nucleus, increased signal and/or reduction in the volume of the, dilatation of temporal horn and temporal lobe atrophy, collateral white matter and entorhinal cortex atrophy, loss of grey-white matter interface in the anterior temporal lobe, decreased NAA and decreased NAA/Cho and NAA/Cr ratios, decreased MI in ipsilateral temporal lobe, increased lipid and lactate soon after as seizure. study of patients with temporal lobe epilepsy of various age groups who underwent anterior temporal lobectomy and were diagnosed with mesial temporal sclerosis is needed to com-pare post-operative clinical outcomes between older and younger adults. [74] If anything, care must be taken not to allow an enlarged horn to trick you into thinking the hippocampus is reduced in size. [71] Lower education level, abnormal background EEG activity, and hippocampal sclerosis have been found to be contributing factors for religiosity in TLE. Where both sides of the brain or the whole brain are involved from the onset, these seizures are known as generalized seizures and may be tonic clonic. With this type, some people do not even realize they are having a seizure and most of the time their memory from right before or after the seizure is wiped. PMID: 22532537. The first line of treatment is through anticonvulsants. The first to record and catalog the abnormal symptoms and signs of TLE was Norman Geschwind. The classification was based on EEG findings. They project into the hilus of the dentate gyrus and stratum lucidum in the CA3 region giving inputs to both excitatory and inhibitory neurons. [29][30], In TLE, there is loss of neurons in region CA1 and CA3 of the hippocampus. The condition called mesial temporal sclerosis is closely related to temporal lobe epilepsy, a type of partial (focal) epilepsy in which the seizure initiation point can be identified within the temporal lobe of the brain. [7], Focal seizures in the temporal lobe involve small areas of the lobe such as the amygdala and hippocampus. See all (206) Gadolinium is not required . Felbamate and vigabatrin are newer, but can have serious adverse effects so they are not considered as first-line treatments. It can have a number of causes such as head injury, stroke, brain infections, structural lesions in the brain, or brain tumors, or it can be of unknown onset. Etiology Hippocampal sclerosis. However, after temporal lobectomy, memory function is supported by the opposite temporal lobe; and recruitment of the frontal lobe. Neurological and mental state Usually normal prior to seizure onset. English: Mesial Temporal Sclerosis. However, it was not until 2001 that a scientifically sound study was carried out to examine the effectiveness of temporal lobectomy. [citation needed], Up to one third of patients with medial temporal lobe epilepsy will not have adequate seizure control with medication alone. PM has not been evaluated in mesial temporal sclerosis. Up to a third of patients with established refractory temporal lobe epilepsy have a history of seizures in childhood at the time of fever 3. Ramachandran presented two subjects with neutral, sexually arousing and religious words while measuring GSR. Electrical Stimulation of Subiculum for the Treatment of Refractory Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy with Hippocampal Sclerosis: A 2-Year Follow-Up Study. [31][32] There is also damage to mossy cells and inhibitory interneurons in the hilar region of the hippocampus (region IV) and to the granule cells of the dentate gyrus. Our primary outcome is time-to-seizure recurrence. Often mentioned, but probably one of the least specific findings, is enlargement of the temporal horn of the lateral ventricle . Date: 3 July 2007: Source: Luis Aranguren: Author: Mercurytoxic: Licensing . This study was presented as an abstract at a neuroscience conference and referenced in Ramachandran's book, Phantoms in the Brain,[69] but it has never been published in the peer-reviewed scientific press. Epub ahead of print. [46] This structure provides a filter for the excitability of neurons. MR spectroscopy findings typically represent neuronal dysfunction : MR perfusion demonstrates similar changes to SPECT (see below) with blood perfusion depending on when the scan is obtained. When severe and long standing, additional associated findings include : Additional 3D volumetric studies can be performed, and although time consuming to post-process may be more sensitive to subtle hippocampal volume loss. Coronal volume and coronal high resolution T2WI/FLAIR are best to diagnose MTS. mesial temporal sclerosis: A condition characterised by induration of the middle temporal lobe, associated with cortical dysplasia and intractable temporal lobe epilepsy. Furthermore, in adults 3-10% of cases of mesial temporal sclerosis demonstrate bilateral changes even though symptoms may be unilateral. [61], Many anticonvulsant oral medications are available for the management of temporal lobe seizures. Because a major function of the temporal lobe is short-term memory, a focal with impaired awareness seizure, and a focal to bilateral seizure can cause amnesia for the period of the seizure, meaning that the seizure may not be remembered. Temporal lobe in green, A sudden sense of unprovoked fear and anxiety, Auditory, visual, olfactory, gustatory, or tactile. Up to a third of patients with established refractory temporal lobe epilepsy have a history of seizures in childhood at the time of fever . [10], Focal aware seizures are often called "auras" when they serve as a warning sign of a subsequent seizure. The mesial temporal lobe, also known as the medial temporal lobe, is, as the name suggests, located on the medial aspect of the temporal lobe and is distinct from the rest of the lobe, which is composed of neocortex. [64][65] Cognitive rehabilitation may also help. [19], The effect of temporal lobe epilepsy on personality is a historical observation dating to the 1800s. [38] According to the "dormant basket cell" hypothesis, mossy cells normally excite basket cells which in turn, inhibit granule cells. [46][48][49], In the TLE brain, where granule cells are damaged or lost, axons, the mossy fibres, 'sprout' in order to reconnect to other granule cell dendrites. Mesial temporal sclerosis in a cohort of children with SCN1A gene mutation. In interictal periods, conversely, perfusion is reduced . [72], TLE has been suggested as a materialistic explanation for the revelatory experiences of prominent religious figures such as Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, Saint Paul, Joan of Arc,[73] Saint Teresa of Ávila, and Joseph Smith. Vagal Nerve Stimulation is a minimally invasive mesial temporal sclerosis treatment that employs an implanted stimulator to deliver electric impulses to an electrode on the vagal nerve in the neck via a lead wire implanted under the skin. Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is a common pathologic finding in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy. Clinical manifestations Pre-existing complex febrile convulsions are common. [13], The temporal lobe and particularly the hippocampus play an important role in memory processing. ), Benson, D.F. Vilayanur S. Ramachandran explored the neural basis of the hyperreligiosity seen in TLE using the galvanic skin response (GSR), which correlates with emotional arousal, to determine whether the hyperreligiosity seen in TLE was due to an overall heightened emotional state or was specific to religious stimuli. Although comparing left to right side is easiest, it must be remembered that up to 10% of cases are bilateral, and thus if symmetry is the only feature being evaluated, many cases may be misinterpreted as normal. Personality and behavioural change in temporal lobe epilepsy is seen as a chronic condition when it persists for more than three months. We report on 2 male patients aged 4 years with suspected TLE due to MTS who were referred for presurgical evaluation. Verbal memory deficit correlates with pyramidal cell loss in TLE. & Hermann, B.P. As a result of neuronal loss, the extracellular space is enlarged and thus diffusion of water molecules is greater on the affected side, resulting in increased values on the affected side (higher signal on ADC). Autosomal dominant lateral temporal lobe epilepsy (ADLTLE) is a rare hereditary condition, often associated with mutations in the LGI1 gene. [70][77], Focal to bilateral seizures or generalized seizures, Granule cell dispersion in the dentate gyrus, Please review the contents of the section and, de Lanerolle N. C. and Noebels J. L. In children with newly diagnosed epilepsy, only ~ 1% have evidence of MTS on imaging . Van Poppel K, Patay Z, Roberts D, Clarke DF, McGregor A, Perkins FF, Wheless JW J Child Neurol 2012 Jul;27(7):893-7. Mesial temporal sclerosis is a specific pattern of hippocampal neuron cell loss. Conversely, due to neuronal dysfunction and swelling, diffusion is restricted following a seizure, and thus values are lower . Often, the patient cannot describe the sensations. Associated hippocampal atrophy and gliosis is common. Focal aware seizures often last less than sixty seconds; focal with impaired awareness seizures may last up to two minutes; and generalized tonic clonic seizures may last up to three minutes. [33][34][35][36][37] The loss of the GABA-mediated inhibitory interneurons may increase the hyperexcitability of neurons of the hippocampus leading to recurrent seizures. Neuronal loss on the right is more prominent in non-verbal (visuospatial memory loss). [citation needed], In TLE, the most commonly used older medications are phenytoin, carbamazepine, primidone, valproate, and phenobarbital. [45][47] These changes may or may not be epileptogenic. Controversy exists as to the causative mechanism: is mesial temporal sclerosis a result of temporal lobe epilepsy or vice versa ? mesial temporal sclerosis, the types of imaging tech-niques used to diagnosis this entity, and the possible significance of secondary MR findings. 2. Temporal lobe epilepsy is not the result of psychiatric illness or fragility of the personality. In children with newly diagnosed epilepsy, only approximately 1% have evidence of MTS on imaging. Olfactory hallucinations often seem indescribable to patients beyond "pleasant" or "unpleasant". [21], The causes of TLE include mesial temporal sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, brain infections, such as encephalitis and meningitis, hypoxic brain injury, stroke, cerebral tumours, and genetic syndromes. [67] Other options include brain cortex responsive neural stimulators, deep brain stimulation, stereotactic radiosurgery, such as the gamma knife, and laser ablation.[68]. [citation needed], The newer classification gives two types of focal onset seizures, as focal aware and focal impaired awareness.[2]. However, although the virus is found in temporal lobe tissue at surgery for TLE, it has not been recognised as a major factor in febrile seizures or TLE. [20], Geschwind syndrome is a set of behavioural phenomena seen in some people with TLE. [63], Temporal lobe surgery can be complicated by decreased cognitive function. Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis (MTLE-HS) is a group of chronic disorders characterized by prominent neuronal loss and gliosis in the hippocampus and amygdala. The diagnosis of temporal lobe epilepsy can include the following methods:[60] Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), CT scans, positron emission tomography (PET), EEG, and magnetoencephalography. 28-year-old male with a long-standing history of seizures localizing to the inferomedial right temporal lobe on EEG. The condition called mesial temporal sclerosis is closely related to temporal lobe epilepsy, a type of partial (focal) epilepsy in which the seizure initiation point can be identified within the temporal lobe of the brain. Epub 2012 Apr 24 doi: 10.1177/0883073811435325. [3] The seizures of LTLE are characterized by auditory or visual features. Mesial temporal sclerosis is the most frequent cause of drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy but has a satisfactory response to surgery, and is considered infrequent in children. Regardless, an aura is actually a seizure itself, and such a focal seizure may or may not progress to a focal impaired awareness seizure. Most patients present with complex partial temporal lobe epilepsy. TLE is initially managed medically with anti-epileptic agents. [21], The existence of a "temporal lobe epileptic personality" and of Geschwind syndrome have been disputed and research is inconclusive. Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS), also commonly referred to as hippocampal sclerosis, is the most common association with intractable temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) 2,3,5. Rarely NITS can be detected in children during the first decade of … In this patient it was a left sided temporal sclerosis. reduced hippocampal volume: hippocampal atrophy. Thin section angled coronal sequences at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the hippocampus are required, to minimise volume averaging. [14][15][16][17][18], After childhood onset, one third will "grow out" of TLE, finding a lasting remission up to an average of 20 years. Although the psychosocial impacts of epilepsy may be causative, there are also links in the phenomenology and neurobiology of TLE and depression. The hippocampal formation is not uniformly affected, with the dentate gyrus, and the CA1, CA4 and to a lesser degree CA3 sections of the hippocampus being primarily involved . In J. Engel Jr. & T.A. [citation needed], Focal impaired awareness seizures are seizures which impair consciousness to some extent:[2] they alter the person's ability to interact normally with their environment. [citation needed]. Dysphoric or euphoric feelings, fear, anger, and other emotions may also occur. Newer drugs, such as gabapentin, topiramate, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, pregabalin, tiagabine, lacosamide, and zonisamide promise similar effectiveness, with possibly fewer side-effects. Documented by Norman Geschwind, signs include: hypergraphia (compulsion to write (or draw) excessively), hyperreligiosity (intense religious or philosophical experiences or interests), hyposexuality (reduced sexual interest or drive), circumstantiality (result of a non-linear thought pattern, talks at length about irrelevant and trivial details). Columbia Once Again Ranked Among Top Medical Schools and Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report Columbia Participates in Major NIH Stroke Prevention Trial Columbia Pediatric Neurosurgery Group Publishes Review of Sickle Cell Treatment Columbia Receives ‘Great Neurosurgery and Spine Program’ Recognition Columbia Resident Neurosurgeon, Dr. Benjamin Kennedy Sends us Greetings From Uganda! Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy is the most common of the medically refractory chronic epilepsies. This is more so on the left in verbal memory loss. In 1981, the ILAE recognized three types of seizures occurring in temporal lobe epilepsy.
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