A left temporal lobe arachnoid cyst in a patient with schizophrenia-like psychosis: A case report

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 1353-1354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Kuloglu ◽  
Ali Caykoylu ◽  
Elif Yilmaz ◽  
Okan Ekinci
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Arachnoid Cyst ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe

scholarly journals Spermatorrhea in a Chinese patient with temporal lobe epilepsy: a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 030006052098281
Author(s):  
Liang Zhang ◽  
Hao Yu ◽  
Dan Li ◽  
Hui Qian ◽  
Yuchao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Neurological Disorder ◽  
Premature Ejaculation ◽  
Chinese Patient ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
Rare Manifestation

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by episodes of seizure. Sexual dysfunction has been reported in patients with seizure, which mostly manifests as erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in men. In this study, we report the case of a 65-year-old Chinese man with frequent spermatorrhea. Electroencephalography suggested local epilepsy in the left temporal lobe. After treatment with anti-epilepsy drugs, the symptoms disappeared and did not recur. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of epilepsy-induced spermatorrhea. The symptoms of spermatorrhea are probably a rare manifestation of seizure. When repetitive stereotyped symptoms occur, seizure should be considered, and tentative anti-epileptic treatment may be a good option.

scholarly journals Left Temporal Lobe Arachnoid Cyst Presenting with Symptoms of Psychosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Javed Ather ◽  
Shazia Farheen ◽  
Abdullah Alzahrani
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Arachnoid Cyst ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe

Primary Meningeal Melanocytoma in the Left Temporal Lobe Associated with Nevus Ota: a Case Report and Review of the Literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 567-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Samadian ◽  
Ali Mousavi Nejad ◽  
Mehrdad Hosseinzadeh Bakhtevari ◽  
Shahram Sabeti ◽  
Guive Sharifi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
Meningeal Melanocytoma

scholarly journals Handedness Shift as a Consequence of Motor Cortex Reorganization After Early Functional Impairment in Left Temporal Lobe Epilepsy—An fMRI Case Report

Neurocase ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 326-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Chlebus ◽  
Milan Brázdil ◽  
Petr Hluštík ◽  
Michal Mikl ◽  
Marta Pažourková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Motor Cortex ◽  
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Functional Impairment ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe

scholarly journals Giant Arachnoid Cyst Located on Right Temporal Lobe Applied to the Emergency Department With Complaint of Headache: A Case Report

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-19
Author(s):  
Mehmet Tahir Gokdemir ◽  
Ozgur Sogut ◽  
Halil Kaya ◽  
Mustafa Burak Sayhan ◽  
Hamza Karabag
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Arachnoid Cyst

scholarly journals Impact of Ethno-Cultural Beliefs On A Person With Mental Illness: A Case Report

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-47
Author(s):  
N Rajbhandari ◽  
DR Shakya ◽  
N Sapkota ◽  
M Basnet
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Proper Treatment ◽  
Significant Delay ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
Temporal Lobe Lesion

Culture, though difficult to define, is a collection of beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, customs, habits and behaviour which influence cognitions and social development of a patient. Cultures determine how sickness and illness are defined and that will determine what the first port of call is. It also colors the psychopathology. We here describe a case of a 36 years woman who presented with psychosis which co-occurred with left temporal lobe lesion who had significant delay in receiving proper treatment because of the ethno-cultural beliefs.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v3i1.11353 J Psychiatrists’ Association of Nepal Vol .3, No.1, 2014: 45-47

scholarly journals Acute Onset of Psychosis in a Patient with a Left Temporal Lobe Arachnoid Cyst

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Mironov ◽  
Sabu John ◽  
Jonathan Auerbach ◽  
Ghassan Jamaleddine
Keyword(s):  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Arachnoid Cyst ◽  
Psychiatric Illness ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Rapid Onset ◽  
Acute Onset ◽  
Psychiatric History ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Haitian American

Arachnoid cysts are considered a rare neurological tumor, few of which exhibit any symptomatology. A 38-year-old Haitian American female with no past psychiatric history presented with rapid onset of psychosis. Workup for medical etiology proved to be within normal limits, with the exception of a left temporal lobe arachnoid cyst. The purpose of this paper is to add to a number of existing case reports that suggest a relationship between such lesions and psychiatric illness.

scholarly journals Mastoiditis and Tegmen Tympani Defect Leading to Intracranial Abscess with Actinomyces odontolyticus

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Omar S. Akbik ◽  
Omar S. Akbik ◽  
M. Gabriela Cabanilla ◽  
Bradley P. Pickett ◽  
Christian B. Ricks
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Temporal Lobe ◽  
Middle Ear ◽  
Middle Cranial Fossa ◽  
Cerebral Abscess ◽  
Source Control ◽  
Left Temporal Lobe ◽  
Tegmen Tympani ◽  
Cranial Fossa

Introduction: Central nervous system (CNS) actinomycosis typically presents from the local spread of infection via the ear, sinus, or cervicofacial region, resulting most commonly in abscesses. Only one other case report reports on cerebral abscess with Actinomyces odontolyticus. Presentation of Case: A 60-year-old male presented with cognitive impairment and speech difficulties. Imaging revealed a cerebral abscess in the left temporal lobe causing significant mass effect and uncal herniation. Bony erosion was noted along the middle cranial fossa with fluid attenuation of the middle ear and mastoid. An emergent surgery was performed with neurosurgery and otolaryngology. Initially, a left craniotomy was performed in order to obtain access to the left temporal lobe. A vascularized flap was harvested from the fascia of the temporalis in order to repair any defects along the middle cranial fossa. The abscess was drained using ultrasound guidance. A mastoidectomy was then performed for source control. Cultures revealed Actinomyces odontolyticus for which intravenous antibiotics were administered. The patient developed postoperative seizures requiring monitoring and anti-epileptic medication. Follow-up revealed continued improvement in the patient’s cognition. Discussion: Cerebral abscess in the temporal lobe along the floor of the middle cranial fossa can be due to direct extension of infection from the middle ear or mastoid which requires a multidisciplinary approach to surgical treatment. Actinomycosis is a rare pathogen for CNS infection with only one other case report of CNS Actinomyces odontolyticus. Postoperative care in regards to antibiotic treatment and follow-up are also reviewed. Conclusion: The case highlights the urgency of treatment and surgical decision making made intraoperatively by both neurosurgery and otolaryngology in regards to drainage, repair of the defect, and treatment of infectious source.

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