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Eating seizures associated with focal cortical dysplasia
1Service of Child Neurology, Hospital Infantil Niño Jesús, Madrid, Spain.
Brain & Development
|September 1, 1991
Insights
Drinking-induced seizures in a 15-year-old boy were linked to right parieto-occipital cortical dysplasia. This finding highlights a potential cause for reflex seizures triggered by specific actions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Reflex seizures can be triggered by specific stimuli.
- Cortical dysplasia is a common cause of epilepsy, particularly in younger individuals.
- Understanding the underlying mechanisms of triggered seizures is crucial for effective management.
Abstract:
A 15-year-old boy in whom seizures were precipitated by drinking is described. Ictal EEG showed biparietal slow-wave discharges of greater amplitude over the right parietal lobe. Cerebral MRI disclosed right parieto-occipital cortical dysplasia. The mechanism which may be responsible for the seizures is briefly discussed.