Reading epilepsy.
Reading epilepsy is a rare epilepsy syndrome triggered by language related activity, in particular reading. Here we describe a patient with reflex seizures brought on specifically by reading in Arabic. The types of reading epilepsy, their typical clinical features, probable pathophysiology and management are discussed.
Miller
Sarah
S
Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK. slmiller@doctors.org.uk
Razvi
Saif
S
Russell
Aline
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D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D020195:Epilepsy, Reflex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D011932:Reading; D014705:Verbal Behavior / Q000502:physiology*