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Ictal body scheme disturbance induced by looking through a small opening
Epilepsia
|October 1, 1979
Summary
A rare case of reflex epilepsy was identified, triggered by looking through small openings. Seizures involved a sensation of a missing left arm and right parietal lobe activity on EEG.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epileptology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Reflex epilepsy is a form of epilepsy characterized by seizures precipitated by specific sensory or cognitive stimuli.
- Visual stimuli, such as patterns or specific objects, are known triggers for some individuals with reflex epilepsy.
- The precise mechanisms underlying reflex epilepsy and the specific neural pathways involved are still under investigation.