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[Gelastic epilepsy. Probable diencephalic hamartoma]

G Assal1, A Majdalani, J C Gautier

  • 1Division de neuropsychologie, CHUV, Lausanne, Suisse.

Revue Neurologique
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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We present a case of gelastic epilepsy, a rare seizure disorder. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a likely hamartoma in the diencephalic region of the brain.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Gelastic epilepsy is characterized by sudden, brief episodes of laughter or smiling.
  • Diencephalic hamartomas are rare tumors associated with various neurological symptoms.
  • Identifying the underlying cause of gelastic epilepsy is crucial for effective management.