A 32-year-old woman arrives at the neurology clinic with a five-year history of recurrent seizures that have gradually increased in frequency. She describes experiencing an unusual sensation of déjà vu just before each episode, sometimes accompanied by a rising feeling in her stomach. During the seizures, she becomes unresponsive, staring blankly while making automatic movements such as lip-smacking and fumbling with her hands. Her husband, who has witnessed these episodes, reports that she remains unaware of her surroundings during these spells and does not respond when spoken to. After each event, she appears confused for several minutes and often asks repetitive questions. Concerned about the persistence of her symptoms, her physician orders an MRI brain scan, which reveals hippocampal sclerosis on the left side. An EEG is performed, showing interictal epileptiform discharges in the left anterior temporal region, confirming the diagnosis of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE). Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
