title: The sunflower syndrome.
abstract: Some photosensitive epileptic patients show absence attacks preceded by a "seeking of a source of light" and stereotyped movements of various kinds. The common explanation is an attempt to self-induce seizures. The case reported is of a young girl who had not shown evidence of photosensitivity for many years. Alternative interpretations of this phenomenon are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009043:Motor Activity; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013577:Syndrome