Ictal kissing: Review of literature and report of 5 cases.

Ictal kissing (IK) is a rare type of automatism observed during epileptic seizures. Despite its uncommon occurrence, understanding the underlying mechanisms, the role of emotions, and the level of consciousness during seizures with IK is essential in providing a comprehensive understanding of epilepsy. We describe five cases (.

Clinical value of perilesional perfusion deficit measured by Technetium-99m-ECD single-photon emission computed tomography in hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage.

Pathological and experimental studies indicate the existence of a "penumbra" of progressive tissue damage and edema in regions immediately surrounding a hematoma in patients of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This zone of oligemia surrounding ICH has a potential for perfusion recovery. Improved understanding of the pathophysiology of perilesional blood flow changes and brain injury after ICH may result in improved treatment strategies.

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis in a Child with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co-Infection.

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis is a fatal infectious disease of childhood caused by persistence of the measles virus in the brain. The effect of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection on subacute sclerosing panencephalitis remains elusive and rare. We report a child who developed subacute sclerosing panencephalitis following a short latency period and a rapidly progressive course with HIV co-infection.