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Transient Diffuse Computed Tomographic Scan Enhancement in Multifocal Seizures

Transient Diffuse Computed Tomographic Scan Enhancement in Multifocal Seizures Abstract • Previous reports have documented transient angiographic and nucleotide brain scan abnormalities in patients with focal seizures. We describe transient, diffuse cortical computed tomographic scan enhancement in a 1-year-old infant with repetitive multifocal seizures. Similar scan abnormalities may be seen in certain asphyxiated infants and occasionally in victims of child abuse. The implications of these findings are discussed. (Am J Dis Child 1981;135:799-801) References 1. Rumack CM, Guggenheim MA, Fasules JW, et al: Transient positive postictal CT scan . J Pediatr 1980;97:263-264.Crossref 2. Farrell FW, Taveras JM: Angiographic stain produced by seizures . Neuroradiology 1974;8:49-53.Crossref 3. Yarnell PR, Burdick D, Sanders B, et al: Focal seizures, early veins and increased flow . Neurology 1974;24:512-516.Crossref 4. Prensky AL, Swisher CN, DeVivo DC: Positive brain scans in children with idiopathic focal epileptic seizures . Neurology 1973;23:798-807.Crossref 5. Bachman DS, Hodges FJ, Freeman JM: Computerized axial tomography in chronic seizure disorders of childhood . Pediatrics 1976;58:828-832. 6. Yang PJ, Berger PE, Cohen ME, et al: Computed tomography and childhood seizure disorders . Neurology 1979;29:1084-1088.Crossref 7. Lorenzo AV, Shirahige I, Liang M, et al: Temporary alteration of cerebrovascular permeability to plasma protein during drug-induced seizures . Am J Physiol 1972;223:268-277. 8. Posner JB, Plum F, Van Poznak A: Cerebral metabolism during electrically induced seizures in man . Arch Neurol 1969;20:388-395.Crossref 9. Plum F, Posner JB, Troy B: Cerebral metabolic and circulatory responses to induced convulsion in animals . Arch Neurol 1968;18:1-3.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

Transient Diffuse Computed Tomographic Scan Enhancement in Multifocal Seizures

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0002-922X
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10.1001/archpedi.1981.02130330011005
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Abstract • Previous reports have documented transient angiographic and nucleotide brain scan abnormalities in patients with focal seizures. We describe transient, diffuse cortical computed tomographic scan enhancement in a 1-year-old infant with repetitive multifocal seizures. Similar scan abnormalities may be seen in certain asphyxiated infants and occasionally in victims of child abuse. The implications of these findings are discussed. (Am J Dis Child 1981;135:799-801) References 1. Rumack CM, Guggenheim MA, Fasules JW, et al: Transient positive postictal CT scan . J Pediatr 1980;97:263-264.Crossref 2. Farrell FW, Taveras JM: Angiographic stain produced by seizures . Neuroradiology 1974;8:49-53.Crossref 3. Yarnell PR, Burdick D, Sanders B, et al: Focal seizures, early veins and increased flow . Neurology 1974;24:512-516.Crossref 4. Prensky AL, Swisher CN, DeVivo DC: Positive brain scans in children with idiopathic focal epileptic seizures . Neurology 1973;23:798-807.Crossref 5. Bachman DS, Hodges FJ, Freeman JM: Computerized axial tomography in chronic seizure disorders of childhood . Pediatrics 1976;58:828-832. 6. Yang PJ, Berger PE, Cohen ME, et al: Computed tomography and childhood seizure disorders . Neurology 1979;29:1084-1088.Crossref 7. Lorenzo AV, Shirahige I, Liang M, et al: Temporary alteration of cerebrovascular permeability to plasma protein during drug-induced seizures . Am J Physiol 1972;223:268-277. 8. Posner JB, Plum F, Van Poznak A: Cerebral metabolism during electrically induced seizures in man . Arch Neurol 1969;20:388-395.Crossref 9. Plum F, Posner JB, Troy B: Cerebral metabolic and circulatory responses to induced convulsion in animals . Arch Neurol 1968;18:1-3.Crossref

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American Journal of Diseases of Children – American Medical Association

Published: Sep 1, 1981

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