Focal neuronal loss, reversible subcortical focal T2 hypointensity in seizures with a nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state

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dc.contributorRaghavendra, S.
dc.contributorAshalatha, R.
dc.contributorThomas, Sanjeev V.
dc.contributorKesavadas, C.
dc.date.accessioned2012-12-04T11:44:09Z
dc.date.available2012-12-04T11:44:09Z
dc.date.issued2007
dc.description.abstractIntroduction Neuroimaging in seizures associated with nonketotic hyperglycemia (NKH) is considered normal. We report magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) abnormalities in four patients with NKH and seizures.Methods We prospectively evaluated clinical and radiological abnormalities in four patients with NKH during the period March 2004 to December 2005.Results All patients presented with seizures, either simple or complex partial seizures or epilepsia partialis continua. Two of them had transient hemianopia. MRI showed subcortical T2 hypointensity in the occipital white matter and in or around the central sulcus (two patients each), T2 hyperintensity of the overlying cortex (two patients), focal overlying cortical enhancement (three patients) and bilateral striatal hyperintensity (one patient). Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) performed in three patients showed restricted diffusion. The ictal semiology and electroencephalographic (EEG) findings correlated with the MRI abnormalities. On clinical recovery, the subcortical T2 hypointensity and striatal hyperintensity reversed in all patients. The initial cortical change evolved to FLAIR hyperintensity suggestive of focal cortical gliosis. The radiological differential diagnosis considered initially included encephalitis, malignancy and hemorrhagic infarct rendering a diagnostic dilemma.Conclusion We identified subcortical T2 hypointensity rather than hyperintensity as a characteristic feature of seizures associated with NKH. Only very few similar reports exist in literature. Reversible bilateral striatal T2 hyperintensity in NKH has not been reported to the best of our knowledge.
dc.identifier.citationNEURORADIOLOGY. 49; 4; 299-305en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00234-006-0189-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17200865
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/518
dc.publisherNEURORADIOLOGY
dc.subjectNeurology
dc.titleFocal neuronal loss, reversible subcortical focal T2 hypointensity in seizures with a nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state
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