Disney to Pixar Transition Causing Epilepsy: A Case Report of Reflex Epilepsy.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2025
Publication Title
Journal of child neurology
Abstract
This case report describes a rare instance of reflex seizures in a 4-year-old boy with a complex medical history, including total anomalous pulmonary venous connection and developmental disabilities. The patient experienced seizures triggered exclusively by a specific visual stimulus: the transition scene from the Disney castle to the Pixar lamp in Disney-Pixar movies. Video electroencephalography (EEG) revealed biparasagittal rhythmic delta waves and diffuse slowing, suggesting parietal involvement and complex cortical processing. The findings highlight the individualized nature of reflex epilepsy and highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of specific seizure triggers. Effective management included avoiding the identified visual stimulus and adjusting medication based on the patient's response. This case emphasizes the intricate relationship between sensory processing and epileptogenic mechanisms, contributing to our knowledge of cortical excitability and guiding targeted treatment strategies for reflex seizures.
Volume
40
Issue
3
First Page
218
Last Page
222
Recommended Citation
Bhargava D MA, Devries SP MD. Disney to pixar transition causing epilepsy: a case report of reflex epilepsy. J Child Neurol. 2025 Mar;40(3):218-222. doi: 10.1177/08830738241292652. PMID: 39469975.
DOI
10.1177/08830738241292652
ISSN
1708-8283
PubMed ID
39469975