[Epilepsy with aggressive behavior. Two cases with depth-electrodes recordings (author's transl)].

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Clinical Neurology
• Epilepsy Research

Background:

• Popular belief links epilepsy, especially temporal lobe disorders, with aggressive behavior.
• Literature review reveals no clear evidence of aggression during inter-ictal (between seizure) periods.
• Ictal (during seizure) aggressive behavior is rare and historically difficult to document.

Observation:

• Presents two rare cases of epileptic aggressive behavior.
• Utilized advanced documentation methods including scalp and depth-electrode electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings.
• Videotape recordings provided crucial observational data.

Findings:

• Confirmed definite cases of epileptic aggressive behavior.
• Demonstrated the utility of modern recording techniques in capturing ictal phenomena.
• Highlights the distinction between inter-ictal and ictal behavior in epilepsy.

Implications:

• Challenges the common assumption of a direct link between epilepsy and aggression.
• Underscores the importance of precise documentation for understanding rare seizure manifestations.
• Suggests further research into the neurobiological underpinnings of ictal aggression.