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Visual-Sensitive Epilepsies: Classification and Review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 December 2014

Shashi S. Seshia  and
Lionel Carmant
Shashi S. Seshia*
Affiliation:
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Royal University Hospital and University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Lionel Carmant
Affiliation:
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Hôpital Ste-Justine, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
*
Department of Pediatrics, Royal University Hospital and University of Saskatchewan, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 0W8
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Photosensitivity, photosensitive seizures, and photosensitive epilepsy are discussed. The International League against Epilepsy has suggested the term “visual-sensitive” replace “photosensitive”. Visual-sensitive seizures may be more common than is realized. A classification for visual-sensitive epilepsies is presented. Chromosomal and DNA testing may help to refine the classification further. A standardized approach for neurophysiologic testing, such as that proposed by European experts, is recommended. These steps should promote evidenced-based management for this group of disorders.

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RÉSUMÉ:

Nous discutons de la photosensibilité, des crises photosensibles et de l’épilepsie photosensible. La International League against Epilepsy a suggéré que le terme«visual-sensitive» remplace le terme « photosensible ». Les crises provoquées par la stimulation visuelle sont peutêtre plus fréquentes qu’on ne le croit. Nous présentons une classification de ces épilepsies. L’analyse des chromosomes et de l’ADN pourrait aider à raffiner davantage cette classification. Nous recommandons une approche standardisée de l’évaluation neurophysiologique, telle que proposée par des experts européens. Cette démarche devrait favoriser une thérapie factuelle dans ce type de maladie.

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Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 32 , Issue 3 , August 2005 , pp. 298 - 305
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Copyright © The Canadian Journal of Neurological 2005

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