Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

TLE is a focal epilepsy syndrome originating from the temporal lobe, commonly the hippocampus or amygdala. Clinical features include auras, automatisms, impaired consciousness, and secondary generalization. Pathophysiology involves neuronal hyperexcitability, hippocampal sclerosis, or cortical dysplasia. Diagnosis relies on EEG, MRI, and clinical history. Management includes antiepileptic medications and surgical resection in refractory cases; prognosis depends on seizure control and structural abnormalities.