TITLE:
Cognitive Disorders, Depression and Anxiety in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: An Overview
AUTHORS:
Amina Tani, Nawal Adali
KEYWORDS:
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, Cognitive Disorders, Anxiety, Depression
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.12 No.3,
March
14,
2024
ABSTRACT: Partial epilepsies, originating in a specific brain region, affect about 60% of adults with epilepsy. Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most prevalent subtype within this category, often necessitating surgical intervention due to its refractoriness to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Hippocampal sclerosis, a common underlying pathology, often exacerbates the severity by introducing cognitive and emotional challenges. This review delves deeper into the cognitive profile of TLE, along with the risk factors for cognitive disorders, depression, and anxiety in this population.