Seizure semiology reflects spread from frontal to temporal lobe: evolution of hyperkinetic to automotor seizures as documented by invasive EEG video recordings

Epileptic Disord. 2013 Sep;15(3):338-41. doi: 10.1684/epd.2013.0597.

Abstract

This patient report demonstrates the importance of seizure evolution in the localising value of seizure semiology. Spread of epileptic activity from frontal to temporal lobe, as demonstrated by invasive recordings, was reflected by change from hyperkinetic movements to arrest of activity with mild oral and manual automatisms. [Published with video sequences].

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiology
  • Disease Progression
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy, Frontal Lobe / physiopathology*
  • Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Frontal Lobe / physiology
  • Functional Laterality / physiology
  • Humans
  • Hyperkinesis / etiology
  • Hyperkinesis / physiopathology*
  • Seizures / physiopathology*
  • Video Recording