Reflex-epilepsy induced by immersion in hot water. Case report and review of the literature.
A patient with reflex epilepsy is described, in whom seizures were induced by bathing in hot water. The literature is reviewed.
Roos
R A
RA
Department of Neurology, University Hospital Leiden, The Netherlands.
van Dijk
J G
JG
D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000503:physiopathology; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005071:Evoked Potentials; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007101:Immersion / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012018:Reflex / Q000502:physiology*