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Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Underlying Cause

Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Underlying Cause

Temporal lobe epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the temporal lobe of the brain.

Causes of abnormal electrical activity include:

Encephalitis
Meningitis
Brain injury
Brain tumors
Cerebral arteriovenous malformation

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Related Topics:

Epilepsy
Febrile seizures
Petit-mal seizures
Seizures
Tonic clonic seizures
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Dizziness
Faintness
Loss of consciousness

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Last Updated: Aug 7, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Temporal Lobe Epilepsy References:

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