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Startle disease--hyperekplexia (two sibling cases)

S Altunbaşak1, V Baytok

  • 1Department of Peidiatric Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Cukurova, Adana Turkey.

Seizure
|December 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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This study presents rare cases of startle-induced tonic contractions in two sisters, linked to specific brainwave patterns observed during electroencephalography. These findings highlight a unique neurological presentation triggered by auditory stimuli.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Epileptology

Background:

  • Startle-induced tonic contractions are uncommon neurological events.
  • Auditory stimuli can trigger involuntary muscle contractions in rare cases.