Transient diffuse computed tomographic scan enhancement in multifocal seizures

H. S. Schub, P. A. Ahmann, J. R. Steele and J. C. Hoffman

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.