Recurrent epileptic Wernicke aphasia.
We report a patient with recurrent epileptic Wernicke aphasia who prior to this presentation, had been misdiagnosed as transient ischemic attacks for several years. This case report emphasizes the consideration of epileptic nature of aphasia when a clear alternate etiology is unavailable, even when EEG fails to show a clear ictal pattern. We also present a brief discussion of previously reported ictal aphasias.
Sahaya
Kinshuk
K
Department of Neurology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. Sahayak@health.missouri.edu
Dhand
Upinder K
UK
Goyal
Munish K
MK
Soni
Chetan R
CR
Sahota
Pradeep K
PK
D001041:Aphasia, Wernicke / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D002546:Ischemic Attack, Transient / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence