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Encephalopathy with epileptic spasms resolved with corticoids in a 69 year-old patient Volume 2, issue 2, Juin 2000


   
   Figure 1. Ictal EEG showing two epileptic spasms (*) characterized by a slow wave mixed with low amplitude fast activity.



   
   Figure 2. Ictal (A) and interictal (B) SPECT recorded during the period of coma with spasms. Note the bilateral, asymmetrical hyperperfusion of the lenticular nuclei.



   
   Figure 3. PET scan recorded during the period of coma with spasms showing a bilateral hypermetabolism in the caudate nuclei.