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High resolution magnetic resonance images showing the extent of temporal lobe damage in patient LSJ. See text for description of lesion.
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In December 2007, at age 57, LSJ contracted herpes simplex encephalitis, resulting in extensive brain damage (see Figure 1), including virtually complete destruction of the hippocampus bilaterally, bilateral medial temporal lobe damage, and anterior temporal damage more extensive on the left than on the right.