Bimodal sensory stimulation-induced seizures

Acta Neurol Scand. 1987 Oct;76(4):297-301. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0404.1987.tb03584.x.

Abstract

A curious case is reported in which the patient, a young woman, exhibited convulsive seizures when approaching closely to a television. The visual and acoustic stimulation did not change her EEG, whereas simultaneous stimulation with both the modalities induced bilateral and symmetrical high-voltage spikes (with their diffusion) that led to a convulsive seizure. Results are discussed with relation to the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acoustic Stimulation / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Photic Stimulation / adverse effects*
  • Seizures / etiology*
  • Television