MOVEMENT-INDUCED SEIZURES - A CASE-REPORT

Reflex seizures induced by movement are typically evoked by sudden or unattended motor actions. However, tonic seizures may also be triggere d by slow movements as observed in nonketotic hyperglycemia or in ''pr axis-induced epilepsy.'' We report the case of a young, nondiabetic pa tient affected by recurrent partial tonic postural seizures precipitat ed by slow movements which were unrelated to cognitive tasks. Ictal EE G did not permit location of the epileptogenic brain region. However, the clinical features suggest possible involvement of the supplementar y motor area.