Differentiating Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder From Those of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: A Case Report

We describe an individual with a history of bipolar I disorder who developed right temporal lobe epilepsy after several head injuries. He subsequently exhibited symptoms consistent with interictal personality syndrome that were independent of his bipolar symptomatology. Better understanding of these disorders can lead to improved diagnosis and symptom management. The similarities may also point to a partially shared neuropathology.
Source: Journal of Psychiatric Practice - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Clinical Case Discussions Source Type: research