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Gelastic Epilepsy

Known as: Epilepsy, gelastic, Gelastic Epilepsies, Gelastic seizures 
A type of seizure characterized by laughing or an outburst of laughing as a major feature. [HPO:probinson]
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Review
2008
Review
2008
A distinct syndrome characterized by lateropulsion arises from lacunar infarctions of the paramedian tegmentum of the rostral… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
The hypothalamus is involved in a variety of autonomic, endocrine, neurological and behavioural functions including temperature… 
2000
2000
Gelastic epilepsy, or laughing seizures, is a rare seizure manifestation often associated with hypothalamic hamartoma. This… 
1998
1998
Background: Patients with hypothalamic hamartomas present with epileptic attacks of laughter and later experience multiple… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Summary: Purpose: Seizures with ictal laughter (also termed gelastic seizures) have been associated with hypothalamic hamartomas… 
Review
1981
Review
1981
Gelastic (laughing) seizures are a rare phenomenon with fewer than 150 cases previously reported. These seizures have been… 
1980
1980
A 26-year-old man had gelastic seizures ("laughing attacks") preceded by an aura of sexual pleasure. They were reflexly induced… 
Review
1973
Review
1973
The occurrence of running or laughing phenomena in the course of an epileptic attack has been known for many years. Erastus’ in…