Abstract
This study evaluates the role of head CT in detecting unexpected cerebral lesions in 100 consecutive adults (age 20 and over) with a normal neurological examination who had a single generalized seizure within 2 weeks prior to admission. Thirty-seven patients had intracranial lesions on CT; of these, 33 had neurocysticercosis, 3 had brain tumors, and 1 had an arteriovenous malformation. Two additional patients had diffuse cerebral atrophy. The therapeutic approach was changed because of the CT findings in 28 patients. Results from this study favor the routine practice of CT in every adult with a single seizure, at least in areas of the world where cysticercosis is endemic.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
