Temporal lobe epilepsy

Intermittent circumstantiality, stereotyped episodes, aphasic disturbance

UrgentReview due

At a glance

Watch forSeizuresinjurymissed focal lesion

Formal thought disorder plus broader psychotic syndrome and functional deterioration.

Separates the Disorganised Behaviour / Disorganised Thought or Speech group. It is not specific to Temporal lobe epilepsy.

Rows marked “Whole group”: Applies to the Disorganised Behaviour / Disorganised Thought or Speech group — not specific to Temporal lobe epilepsy

Intermittent circumstantiality, stereotyped episodes, aphasic disturbance

Key features

Seizures, injury, missed focal lesion.

High-risk causes3 causes

Applies to the Disorganised Behaviour / Disorganised Thought or Speech group.

Formal thought disorder plus broader psychotic syndrome and functional deterioration.

Helpful clues

Applies to the Disorganised Behaviour / Disorganised Thought or Speech group.

None listed

Priority steps

Applies to the Disorganised Behaviour / Disorganised Thought or Speech group.

None listed

Core tests

Applies to the Disorganised Behaviour / Disorganised Thought or Speech group.

None listed

Consider

Clinical reference — not validated decision support. Review before use.