Prof. MD. Sabiha Candan Ozdemir

A 72-year-old retired master calligrapher experienced sudden micrographia, rendering his intricate artwork impossible. Dr. Ozdemir identified a rare focal dystonia affecting only his dominant hand's fine motor control, unrelated to Parkinson's. Botulinum toxin injections were administered under EMG guidance into precise forearm muscles. The patient gradually regained his artistry over six months, later gifting the doctor a personalized piece depicting neural pathways.

A 17-year-old national junior chess champion developed debilitating chessboard pattern-induced migraines during tournaments. Dr. Ozdemir diagnosed persistent visual snow syndrome exacerbated by high-contrast patterns. Treatment combined monochromatic board adaptations, specialized tinted lenses, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The patient returned to competition within four months using a custom-designed gray-scale board, eventually placing third in an international tournament.

A 45-year-old deep-sea saturation diver presented with unexplained episodic paralysis in his left leg only at depths below 150 meters. Dr. Ozdemir suspected a rare form of pressure-induced neurapraxia affecting the femoral nerve. She collaborated with hyperbaric specialists to simulate conditions and confirmed the diagnosis. Treatment involved modified decompression protocols and targeted physiotherapy, allowing the diver to return to work with depth restrictions.

An 8-year-old refugee child from a conflict zone presented with selective mutism and episodes of staring blankly while drawing intricate geometric patterns. Dr. Ozdemir identified non-convulsive status epilepticus manifesting as artistic automatisms. After careful medication titration, the seizures ceased, and the child began verbal communication. Her drawings evolved from repetitive patterns to narrative scenes over nine months of follow-up.

A 28-year-old nomadic beekeeper from rural Anatolia presented with episodic déjà vu and olfactory hallucinations of honey and smoke. Prof. Dr. Ozdemir diagnosed right mesial temporal lobe epilepsy triggered by specific floral scents during migration routes. Treatment involved a tailored antiseizure regimen synchronized with his seasonal movements, coordinated via satellite phone check-ins. The patient returned after one year having maintained his livelihood with only two breakthrough auras.