Recurrent Seizures In A Patient With A Calcified Solitary Cysticercus Granuloma Caused By A Fresh Solitary granuloma
Recurrence of seizures in a patient in whom a solitary cysticercus granuloma has left a calcific residue is usually attributed to the presence of the calcific residue. We describe a patient in whom the recurrence of seizures was due to a new lesion close to the calcific residue from a solitary cyst...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
1999-01-01
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| Series: | Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology |
| Online Access: | http://www.annalsofian.org/article.asp?issn=0972-2327;year=1999;volume=2;issue=1;spage=25;epage=27;aulast=Rajshekhar;type=0 |
| Summary: | Recurrence of seizures in a patient in whom a solitary cysticercus granuloma has left a calcific residue is usually attributed to the presence of the calcific residue. We describe a patient in whom the recurrence of seizures was due to a new lesion close to the calcific residue from a solitary cysticercus granuloma. A repeat imaging is therefore necessary even in patients with calcific residues and recurrent seizures. Identification of a new solitary cysticercus granuloma as a cause of the recurrent seizures is important as seizures due to a fresh lesion can be managed with early withdrawal of antiepileptic drug therapy soon after the resolution of the new granuloma. |
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| ISSN: | 0972-2327 1998-3549 |