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Transient magnetic resonance imaging abnormalities during partial status epilepticus.
A R Riela1, B P Sires, J K Penry
1Department of Neurology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC. 27103.
Journal of Child Neurology
|April 1, 1991
Summary
Transient MRI abnormalities in children with frequent partial seizures can resolve with seizure control. This case highlights the importance of considering seizure activity before recommending invasive procedures for imaging findings.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Pediatric Epilepsy
Background:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for evaluating patients experiencing seizures.
- Abnormal MRI findings in epilepsy patients often prompt further invasive diagnostic testing.
- Transient imaging findings during seizures are not well-documented, particularly in pediatric populations.