Disappearing CT lesions in focal seizures.

A case of focal seizures with right hemiparesis in a 6-year-old Indian girl is presented. CT scan showed four ring-enhancing lesions in the left cortex. She was treated with phenytoin and a course of praziquantel. The hemiparesis recovered in 3 weeks and a repeat CT scan after 2 months was normal. Arbitrary use of anti-tuberculous therapy in Indian children with focal lesions in the brain is not recommended as the lesions are often due to cysticercosis.