Electroencephalogram with sphenoidal needles in sleepwalkers.
The etiology of sleepwalking is controversial, the theory that sleepwalking is an epilepsy-like symptom is mostly discounted. Electroencephalogram records, obtained by using sphenoidal needles, are presented as a useful technique and aid to etiological and topical diagnosis. A temporal focus of waves of 4-6 cps was recorded which was not found in the routine EEG procedures. The question is thus raised as to whether sleepwalking may be a result of a paroxysmal disorder in the temporal lobe.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004566:Electrodes; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004833:Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013009:Somnambulism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013100:Sphenoid Bone; D013702:Temporal Lobe / Q000503:physiopathology*