Missing Temporal Lobe

My mother has just been diagnosed with mild dementia. The doctor said that he believes it is the beginning of Alzheimers. At the age of 7 (70 years ago) she had a tumor removed. Because of the MRI which was just done, we now know that her whole temporal lobe on the left side is missing. Do you think this is playing a role in her forgetfulness? The doctor put her on Aricept. Any more we can do to help her?

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

Temporal lobe is an important part of the brain and could effect memory.  Are you dealing with neurologist? If not, that's who should be seeing your mother with this kind of complication.

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