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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is dorsolateral frontal lobe epilepsy?
Dorsolateral frontal lobe epilepsy is difficult to diagnose. There may not be characteristic localizing signs, can appear bizarre and similar to psychogenic events.
Symptoms of dorsolateral frontal lobe epilepsy
Abnormal behavior
Conscious and able to recall events during the seizure
Head, eyes, and body face a particular direction (left or right) during a seizure
Fluctuations in severity of seizure (suspected status epilepticus)
Seizure
Uncontrollable movements
Recurrent seizures
Seizure lasted longer than 5 minutes
Questions your doctor may ask to check for dorsolateral frontal lobe epilepsy
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose dorsolateral frontal lobe epilepsy
Have you noticed or been told that you have been acting strangely, differently from usual?
Were you conscious and able to recall events during the seizure?
Does your head, eyes, and body face a particular direction (left or right) during a seizure?
Have you had a seizure?
Do you have movements of the hands/legs/face, that you cannot control?
Treatment for dorsolateral frontal lobe epilepsy
Anti-seizure medications can help in controlling seizures. Surgery may be an option for those who don't respond to medication.
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References
Lee RW, Worrell GA. Dorsolateral frontal lobe epilepsy. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2012 Oct;29(5):379-84. doi: 10.1097/WNP.0b013e31826b3c7c. PMID: 23027094; PMCID: PMC3463872.
https://journals.lww.com/clinicalneurophys/Abstract/2012/10000/Dorsolateral_Frontal_Lobe_Epilepsy.5.aspx
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