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Seizures induced by playing music.

W W Sutherling, L M Hershman, J Q Miller

    Neurology
    |September 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study describes a musician experiencing focal seizures, specifically facial and neck spasms, triggered by playing a specific hymn. These music-induced seizures highlight a unique form of partial epilepsy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Epileptology
    • Music Neurology

    Background:

    • Focal seizures can manifest with diverse triggers and symptoms.
    • Music-evoked seizures are a rare but documented phenomenon in epilepsy.

    Observation:

    • A 67-year-old organist with diabetes mellitus presented with stereotyped focal seizures affecting the left lower face, jaw, and neck.
    • Seizures occurred spontaneously and were specifically induced by playing a particular hymn on the organ, but not by silent playing, hearing, or singing it.

    Findings:

    • Electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings confirmed focal seizures originating from the right temporofrontal area.
    • The patient exhibited interictal weakness in the left lower face and tongue.

    Implications:

    • This case illustrates music-playing-induced partial seizures, a specific subtype of musicogenic epilepsy.
    • Understanding these triggers is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of musicogenic epilepsy.
    • Further research into the neural pathways involved in music processing and seizure generation is warranted.

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