Hot water epilepsy: a video case report of a Caucasian toddler.
We present the case report of a 13-month-old Caucasian toddler with symptoms of loss of consciousness, central cyanosis and uncontrolled movements of the upper limbs while taking a warm bath. The diagnosis of hot water epilepsy was supported by an ictal EEG. Hot water epilepsy, also known as bathing epilepsy or water-immersion epilepsy is, in the Caucasian population, a rare form of benign epilepsy, where seizures are provoked by immersion in a hot or even just a warm bath. This is the first comprehensive video publication of a seizure provoked by water-immersion in a Caucasian child. [Published with video sequences].
Ceulemans
Berten
B
Department of Neurology-Child Neurology, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium. berten.ceulemans@uza.be
Koninckx
Muriel
M
Garmyn
Kristien
K
Wojciechowski
Marek
M
D003490:Cyanosis / Q000209:etiology; D020195:Epilepsy, Reflex / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007101:Immersion / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology; D014743:Videotape Recording; D014867:Water
D014867:Water