Appearing and disappearing CT scan abnormalities and seizures.
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چکیده
A group of patients presenting with seizures (focal or generalised) and abnormal CT scans who, on follow up, showed complete resolution of the CT scan changes, without any treatment other than anticonvulsants, are described.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 48 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985