title: Reflex Epilepsy Triggered by Smell.
abstract: Reflex epilepsies can be provoked by various types of external stimuli, but triggered by smell is rare in the literature. In this case report, we present a patient whose reflex epilepsy is triggered by smell. Physical examination findings and electrophysiologic studies of the patient are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Elbistan State Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey faikilik@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Faik
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ilik
authors.affiliation: Elbistan State Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ahmet Cemal
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Pazarli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods; D020195:Epilepsy, Reflex / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006841:Hydrocarbons, Aromatic / Q000506:poisoning*; D055696:Olfactory Perception / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D006841:Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
keywords: antiepileptic drugs; electroencephalography (EEG); reflex epilepsy; seizures; smell