UNCINATE EPILEPSIES
\ʌnsˈɪne͡ɪt ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsɪz], \ʌnsˈɪneɪt ˈɛpɪlˌɛpsɪz], \ʌ_n_s_ˈɪ_n_eɪ_t ˈɛ_p_ɪ_l_ˌɛ_p_s_ɪ_z]\
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A localization-related (focal) form of epilepsy characterized by recurrent seizures that arise from foci within the temporal lobe, most commonly from its mesial aspect. A wide variety of psychic phenomena may be associated, including illusions, hallucinations, dyscognitive states, and affective experiences. The majority of complex partial seizures (see EPILEPSY, COMPLEX PARTIAL) originate from the temporal lobes. Temporal lobe seizures may be classified by etiolgy as cryptogenic, familial, or symptomatic (i.e., related to an identified disease process or lesion). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p321)
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