Musicogenic epilepsy

Handbook of Clinical Neurology
John Stern

Abstract

Musicogenic epilepsy, which is a form of reflex epilepsy, is characterized by the triggering of epileptic seizures by specific music experiences. Individuals with musicogenic epilepsy differ in the music trigger, but may have similar seizures. Typically, these seizures are focal dyscognitive and have a temporal-lobe origin with a limbic system distribution. As such, the music trigger is likely related to either an emotional or memory aspect of music perception. Investigations into musicogenic epilepsy may lead to a better understanding of seizure propagation within the brain and of neurologic aspects of the music experience. Successful treatment of medication-resistant musicogenic epilepsy has been achieved with anterior temporal-lobe resection.

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Sep 28, 2017·Journal of Neurosurgery·Yasunori NagahamaBrian J Dlouhy
Dec 12, 2018·Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews·Peter Camfield, Carol Camfield
Dec 10, 2021·Frontiers in Human Neuroscience·Omer AshmaigAndrew J Watrous

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