Hot water epilepsy: a video case report of a Caucasian toddler

Epileptic Disord. 2008 Mar;10(1):45-8. doi: 10.1684/epd.2008.0171.

Abstract

We present the case report of a 13-month-old Caucasian toddler with symptoms of loss of consciousness, central cyanosis and uncontrolled movements of the upper limbs while taking a warm bath. The diagnosis of hot water epilepsy was supported by an ictal EEG. Hot water epilepsy, also known as bathing epilepsy or water-immersion epilepsy is, in the Caucasian population, a rare form of benign epilepsy, where seizures are provoked by immersion in a hot or even just a warm bath. This is the first comprehensive video publication of a seizure provoked by water-immersion in a Caucasian child. [Published with video sequences].

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cyanosis / etiology
  • Epilepsy, Reflex / physiopathology*
  • Hot Temperature*
  • Humans
  • Immersion / physiopathology*
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Unconsciousness / etiology
  • Videotape Recording
  • Water

Substances

  • Water