A case of epiletic “belly dancing”

Abstract

The “belly dancing” phenomenon is featured by undulating movements of the abdominal wall. Although several aetiologies have been reported, the epileptic origin is the most commonly described. Previously reported patients were known to have epilepsy, were already receiving antiepileptic drugs, presented with focal status epilepticus, and/or their seizure motor phenomenology also included the eyes, face, limbs, and even loss of awareness. Isolated epileptic “belly dancing” has been very rarely described so far.