Abstract
ABSTRACT‐ Fifty cases of eating epilepsy (EE) are reported. Mastication of food produced seizures in 49 (98%) and swallowing in 1 (2%). Complex partial seizure was found in 48 cases, the commonest form encountered (96%). EEG was abnormal in 15 cases (30%). The literature and possible mechanisms for seizure are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 78-80 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Acta Neurologica Scandinavica |
Volume | 80 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- eating epilepsy
- management
- reflex epilepsy
- review
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Neurology
- Clinical Neurology