title: Reflex seizures.
abstract: Reflex seizures are best defined as a collective of different seizure types distinguished by their ability to be precipitated by a specific stimulus. This article reviews established reflex syndromes, including data gleaned from the application of intensive monitoring. Animal models are also discussed. The majority of stimulus-sensitive seizures occur in the context of well established, generalized, or localization-related epilepsy syndromes. The study of these phenomena offers insight into sensory and cognitive processing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, Albany Medical College, New York.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Ritaccio
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D003657:Decision Making; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004828:Epilepsies, Partial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light / Q000009:adverse effects; D009146:Music; D011932:Reading; D012018:Reflex; D013216:Reflex, Startle; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D013850:Thinking