Presentation
Weakness, loss of memory, and disorientation of less than 24 hours duration with near complete resolution of symptoms.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Transient global amnesia
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A tiny punctate focus of diffusion restriction is seen in the superolateral aspect of the body of the left hippocampus.
Focal T2/T2 FLAIR hyperintensities are seen in the subcortical white matter of bilateral frontal lobes, likely chronic small vessel disease.
Case Discussion
A tiny punctate focus of diffusion restriction is seen in the superolateral aspect of the body of the left hippocampus, consistent with transient global amnesia.
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