Abnormal Sexual Behavior During Sleep in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: a Case Report
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Pelin Z., Yazla E.“Abnormal Sexual Behavior During Sleep in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: a Case Report” Balkan MedicalJournal, Vol 29 (2), 211-213, 2012.(SCI Expanded)Özet
Herein, we describe a case who presented with abnormal sexual behaviour during sleep. Video-electroencephalography monitoring during sleep
revealed an abnormality suggesting an epileptic basis. The patient was successfully treated with carbamazepin. The psychiatric symptoms that were
thought to be related to abnormal sexual behaviours were controlled with antipsychotic treatment. Our findings strongly emphasize the fact that efforts
should be spent to increase awareness of seizure activity at night, which can be misinterpreted as benign parasomnias. Such a misinterpretation may
have serious consequences, such as insufficient seizure control, progressive personality changes, and cognitive impairment.