Reflex Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy: Seizures Induced by Tactile Stimulation

Myoclonic epilepsy with reflex seizures in infancy is an extremely rare condition, in which seizures are provoked mainly by auditory or auditory-tactile stimuli. To increase the awareness of pediatricians regarding this underrecognized condition, we describe a child with seizures provoked only by th...

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Published in:The Journal of pediatrics 2016-06, Vol.173, p.250-253.e4
Main Authors: Turco, Emanuela Claudia, MD, Pavlidis, Elena, MD, Facini, Carlotta, MD, Spagnoli, Carlotta, MD, Andreolli, Anna, MD, Geraci, Rosalia, EEG Tech, Pisani, Francesco, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Electroencephalography
Epilepsies, Myoclonic - etiology
Humans
Infant
Male
Myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
myoclonic seizures
Pediatrics
Reflex myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
reflex myoclonic seizures
Remission, Spontaneous
Seizures - etiology
Touch
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Summary:Myoclonic epilepsy with reflex seizures in infancy is an extremely rare condition, in which seizures are provoked mainly by auditory or auditory-tactile stimuli. To increase the awareness of pediatricians regarding this underrecognized condition, we describe a child with seizures provoked only by the tactile stimulation of specific areas of the head and face.
ISSN:0022-3476
1097-6833
DOI:10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.03.001