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KMID : 1031120190090010083
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Journal of Epilepsy Research
2019 Volume.9 No. 1 p.83 ~ p.86
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Epilepsy Mimicking Affective Disorder in a Patient with Amygdala Enlargement
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Lee Jung-Ju
Kang Kyu-Sik
Park Jong-Moo
Lee Woong-Woo
Kwon Oh-Yun
Kim Byeong-Kun
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Abstract
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Affective disorders are commonly associated with epilepsy. Affective symptoms rarely occur concomitantly with seizure occurrence, which can lead to misdiagnosis. Here, we describe a 69-year-old man who experiencedintermittent manifestations of unpleasant mood and aggressive behavior. He had temporal lobe epilepsy with amygdala enlargement. After successful treatment with an antiepileptic drug, hissymptoms resolved. Additionally, the amygdala enlargement decreased when checked at 5 years after treatment. We discuss the clinical characteristics and differential points of the case.
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KEYWORD
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Epilepsy, Amygdala
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