Chromatic sensitive epilepsy: a variant of photosensitive epilepsy

Ann Neurol. 1999 Jun;45(6):790-3. doi: 10.1002/1531-8249(199906)45:6<790::aid-ana14>3.0.co;2-7.

Abstract

We herein report 4 Japanese children who suffered epileptic seizures while watching a popular animated TV program. They showed a photoparoxysmal response that is more frequently observed in response to rapid color (blue/red) frame changes than monochromatic ones. These patients were all considered to have photosensitive epilepsy; however, chromatic sensitivity also plays an important role in the generation of such seizures.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Light*
  • Male
  • Photic Stimulation