Abstract
Reflex epilepsies can be provoked by various types of external stimuli, but triggered by smell is rare in the literature. In this case report, we present a patient whose reflex epilepsy is triggered by smell. Physical examination findings and electrophysiologic studies of the patient are discussed.
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