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Hot water reflex epilepsy

ORPHA:166412· ICD-10 G40.5

Definition

Hot water reflex epilepsy is a rare neurologic disease characterized by the onset of generalized or focal seizures following immersion of the head in hot water, or with hot water being poured over the head. Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures have been reported in rare cases.

Prevalence
1-9 / 100 000
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
All ages