Bimodal sensory stimulation-induced seizures.
A curious case is reported in which the patient, a young woman, exhibited convulsive seizures when approaching closely to a television. The visual and acoustic stimulation did not change her EEG, whereas simultaneous stimulation with both the modalities induced bilateral and symmetrical high-voltage spikes (with their diffusion) that led to a convulsive seizure. Results are discussed with relation to the literature.
Daniele
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Department of Neurology, University of Palermo, Italy.
Mattaliano
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Natale
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D000161:Acoustic Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D004569:Electroencephalography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010775:Photic Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology*; D013690:Television