Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and Psychosis: An Atypical Case of Post-ictal Psychosis

Abstract

Background: Postictal psychosis (PIP) is a rare but potentially serious complication in patients with seizure disorders and is part of a group of psychotic disorders known as psychosis of epilepsy (POE). PIP often complicates chronic epilepsy, especially in patients with seizure clusters that include tonic–clonic seizures, bilateral cerebral dysfunction (e.g., bilateral epileptiform activity or history of encephalitis), and a family history of psychiatric illness. Psychosis includes delusions, auditory and visual hallucinations, mood changes, and aggressive and violent behavior. Case Presentation: We present the case of …