A 55-year-old male was brought to the neurology department complaining of a sudden onset of short-term memory loss and confusion. The symptoms first appeared the previous morning, and the patient had been asking repetitive questions about his whereabouts since then. No history of migraine, seizures, or any possible triggers No history of any strenuous activity prior to the onset of symptoms. The patient had moderate asthma, which was currently under control. Normal long-term memory, speech pattern, and motor function Normal hematology profile and urinalysis His short-term memory was severely impaired.
MMSE score — 18 out of 30 The patient could not remember the current date or recall the names of common objects. Neurological examination MRI revealed mild gliotic foci, while the EEG was unremarkable ( Figure 1 ). Vertebral and carotid ultrasound results were normal. The patient was…
