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- Thinking epilepsy is a unique type of reflex epilepsy that can be triggered by cognitive tasks and is primarily found in idiopathic generalized epilepsies.
- The case study discusses a young man with complex partial seizures that were sparked by thinking following an episode of acute bacterial meningitis and a previous head injury.
- This example demonstrates that reflex seizures caused by cognitive activities can be partial and may be triggered by acute brain injuries.
Article Abstract
Thinking epilepsy is a rare form of reflex epilepsy that can be induced by specific cognitive tasks, and occurs mainly in idiopathic generalized epilepsies. We report a case of complex partial seizures triggered by thinking in a young man with acute bacterial meningitis and a remote head injury. This case illustrates that thinking-induced reflex seizures can be partial and can be provoked by an acute brain insult.
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