Hemiparesis with multiple periventricular enhancing lesions on cranial CT.

A 23-year-old woman had progressive right hemiparesis followed by spontaneous clinical remission. The clinical profile and multifocal contrast-enhancing CT lesions in the periventricular region of the cerebrum favored the diagnosis of an acute demyelinating process. Serial examinations showed resolution of CT abnormalities. Right internal carotid angiography showed prominent deep draining medullary veins with fleck-like stains. The angiographic appearances might reflect vascular involvement in the demyelinating process.