Hot Water Epilepsy: Presentation of Three Cases

Hot water epilepsy (HWE) is a reflex epilepsy that develops after pouring hot water on the head; seizures are induced through tactile and temperature-related stimuli. The number of cases reported worldwide is low, with most cases in Turkey and India. The exact pathophysiology of HWE is unknown but p...

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Main Authors: Yusuf Ehi, Sefer Üstebay, Döndü Ülker Üstebay, İnan Gezgin, Şeyho Cem Yücetaş
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2016-12-01
Series:Türk Nöroloji Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.tjn.org.tr/jvi.aspx?pdir=tjn&plng=eng&un=TJN-79446