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Transient thalamic hypodensity in lupus erythematosus with generalized seizures

Neurology Service (Dr. Vern), VA Medical Center, and the Department of Neurology (Drs. Vern and Butler), University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA.

Computerized tomography revealed extensive bilateral hypodensity of the thalamus after an episode of severe arterial hypertension and convulsions in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus. Radiologic and neurologic abnormalities were substantially resolved 1 week later. The unusual radiologic findings are discussed in relation to possible unique characteristics of vascular permeability in the thalamus.

Address correspondence and reprint requests to Dr. Vern, Chief, Neurology Service, VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA 52242.

This study was supported by the Veterans Administration and the University of Iowa Hospitals.

Accepted for publication December 5, 1982.

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