Understanding The Spectrum Of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: Contributions For The Development Of Individualized Therapies

Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is a subtype of epilepsy in which individuals present with seizure semiology and electroencephalographic characteristics that point to an ictal onset in mesial temporal structures. The diagnosis of TLE involves different etiologies, the most common being hippocampal sclerosis, but up to 20% of TLE patients have no detectable structural lesions on modern MRIs. A variability of antiepileptic drug response and surgical prognosis is observed in TLE. The understanding of the differences among patients with TLE can facilitate the development of individualized and more efficient therapeutics. 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