SUBACUTE ENCEPHALOPATHY WITH SEIZURES IN ALCOHOLISM

Generalized seizures are a common manifestation of acute alcohol intoxication. Alcohol is known to precipitate generalized seizures in patients with focal brain pathology. A rare case of focal seizures precipitated by alcohol in patients without an underlying focal brain lesion is reported. Electroencephalography showed periodic lateralized epileptiform discharges on the side contra lateral to the focal motor fits.