Transitorisk global amnesi - godartat tillstånd som även kan drabba unga

Translated title of the contribution: Transient global amnesia--a benign condition which can also occur in young people

Christer Nilsson, Fredrik Asztély, Petra Nilsson

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Abstract

Transient global amnesia (TGA) occurs mostly in middle-aged and elderly individuals, and is generally believed to be very rare in individuals less than 40 years of age. We present three cases of TGA in young persons (16-22 years). They all had a medical history and presented symptoms fulfilling the criteria for TGA. Physical examinations and investigations were all normal. All three presented their symptoms while playing football. Reviewing the literature the suggested causes are partly different for TGA in old and young people, respectively. The present report confirms that TGA may also occur in younger individuals. We propose that single TGA is a benign condition also in younger persons and that the investigation should be similar to that of TGA in older age groups.
Translated title of the contributionTransient global amnesia--a benign condition which can also occur in young people
Original languageSwedish
Pages (from-to)1905-7
JournalLäkartidningen
Volume102
Issue number24
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Bibliographical note

The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015.
The record was previously connected to the following departments: Neurology, Lund (013027000), Department of Psychogeriatrics (013304000)

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Geriatrics
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Free keywords

  • English Abstract
  • Exertion
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Migraine: diagnosis
  • Transient Global: psychology
  • Transient Global: diagnosis
  • Amnesia
  • Soccer
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors

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