Abstract
We report the case of a child with benign partial epilepsy with centro-temporal spikes (BECT) in whom protrusion of the tongue stopped the interictal abnormalities, and describe the polygraphic EEG recording of a seizure which terminated upon voluntary protrusion of the tongue. We mention the close link between the post-central (somatosensory) cortex and pre-central (motor) cortex, and how the primary sensory area has direct access to the motor cortex. We also examine how a tactile stimulus may provoke the inhibition of an epileptic discharge.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-220 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Epileptic Disorders |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Rolandic epilepsy
- Seizure inhibition
- Tactile stimulus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology