====== Mesial temporal sclerosis ======

[[Mesial]] temporal [[sclerosis]] (MTS) is a term used to describe scarring in the deep part of the [[temporal lobe]].
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Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is the most common cause of intractable [[temporal lobe epilepsy]].

===== Etiology =====

see [[Mesial Temporal Sclerosis Etiology]].

===== Pathology =====

The hippocampal formation is not uniformly affected, with the [[dentate gyrus]], and the [[CA1]], [[CA4]] and to a lesser degree [[CA3]] sections of the hippocampus being primarily involved. Histologically there is neuronal cell loss, gliosis and sclerosis.

===== Clinical Features =====

[[Mesial Temporal Sclerosis Clinical Features]].

===== Diagnosis =====

[[Mesial Temporal Sclerosis Diagnosis]].

===== Complications =====

Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is the most common cause of intractable [[temporal lobe epilepsy]].
===== Treatment =====

[[Mesial Temporal Sclerosis Treatment]].