Chromatic sensitive epilepsy: A variant of photosensitive epilepsy

Authors
Tobimatsu, S Zhang, YM Tomoda, Y Mitsudome, A Kato, M
Citation
S. Tobimatsu et al., Chromatic sensitive epilepsy: A variant of photosensitive epilepsy, ANN NEUROL, 45(6), 1999, pp. 790-793
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
ISSN journal
03645134 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
790 - 793
Database
ISI
SICI code
0364-5134(199906)45:6<790:CSEAVO>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We herein report 4 Japanese children who suffered epileptic seizures while watching a popular animated TV program. They showed a photoparoxysmal respo nse that is more frequently observed in response to rapid color (blue/red) frame changes than monochromatic ones. These patients were all considered t o have photosensitive epilepsy; however, chromatic sensitivity also plays a n important role in the generation of such seizures.