Evidence for reflex activation of experiential complex partial seizures

Reflex activation of seizures by thoughts or mental images is suggested by patients but has not been objectively demonstrated. The authors present a r eport of a man with experiential complex partial seizures reliably activate d by thinking about his family home. During monitoring, such seizures were repeatedly induced in this way. Seizures were refractory to antiepileptic d rugs, but ceased after left temporal resection. Pathologic examination show ed cortical dysplasia.