GLIOSIS IN RIGHT ANTEROR TEMPORAL LOBE

[KKR1979]

SIR,MY DAD (AGE 60 YRS) RECENTLY HAD A FIT AND ADMITTED FOR VARIOUS TESTS.IN THE MRI FOLLOWING HAS BEEN MENTIONED " GLIOSIS IN THE RIGHT ANTEROR TEMPORAL LOBE. PARTIALLY EMPTY SELLA. FETAL ORIGIN OF THE RIGHT POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY"

COULD YOU PLEASE EXPLAIN TO US WHAT THE ABOVE MEANS AND IS THERE IN CURE TO IT. HE HAS BEEN
PRESCRIBED TABLET FOR DAILY BASIS.

[KKR1979]

Maam, further to my query on 27/12/10 I would like to inform you that my dad is taking Oxcarbazepine Tablets IP ( Oxetol) 300 mg in the morning and 450 mg at night. But still facing problem of memory.Do you think the
tablets are correct for his problem. I have the report as well if I can scan and send you accross. Awaiting your reply. Thanks once again

[KKR1979]

Thank you very much Maam for your kind response.

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Gliosis of anterior temporal lobes means proliferation of astrocytes in damaged areas of the central nervous system and is a sign of CNS injury. anterior temporal lobe dysfunction causes auditory memory disturbance, right anterior temporal lobe damage impairs recognition and recall of visual and auditory patterns that do not lend themselves to verbal coding, difficulty remembering short auditory stimulation, déjà vu, hallucinations auditory and visual, disinhibited social behavior.  partial empty sella is when the pituitary gland shrinks or becomes flattened, it cannot be seen on MRI scans, giving the look of empty sella and some loss of pituitary function like erectile dysfunction, headaches, low libido etc. consider discussing the condition with your neurologist and the therapy options. Take care.