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Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe
Tree Number(s)
C10.228.140.490.360.290
C10.228.140.490.493.375
Unique ID
D004833
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004833
Scope Note
A localization-related (focal) form of epilepsy characterized by recurrent seizures that arise from foci within the TEMPORAL LOBE, most commonly from its mesial aspect. A wide variety of psychic phenomena may be associated, including illusions, hallucinations, dyscognitive states, and affective experiences. The majority of complex partial seizures (see EPILEPSY, COMPLEX PARTIAL) originate from the temporal lobes. Temporal lobe seizures may be classified by etiology as cryptogenic, familial, or symptomatic. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p321).
Entry Term(s)
Benign Psychomotor Epilepsy, Childhood
Childhood Benign Psychomotor Epilepsy
Epilepsy, Benign Psychomotor, Childhood
Epilepsy, Lateral Temporal
Epilepsy, Uncinate
NLM Classification #
WL 385
See Also
Anterior Temporal Lobectomy
Public MeSH Note
1964
History Note
1964
Date Established
1964/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/02/24
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