Dacrystic seizures reconsidered.
Ictal lachrymation has not been reported in children as a main seizure manifestation. We report an infant with tuberous sclerosis who presented with seizures characterised by lachrymation without apparent emotional change associated with a left posterior temporal epileptic focus. We discuss the pathophysiological implications, and propose a clinically orientated classification of crying seizures.
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Neurology Department, University Children's Hospital Queen Fabiola, Brussels, Belgium.
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D004569:Electroencephalography; D004644:Emotions / Q000502:physiology; D005149:Facial Expression; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013666:Tears / Q000378:metabolism*; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications*