[Theophylline-associated epilepsy with lacuna infarction].

We reported a 9-year-old boy who had complex partial seizure for the first time, 4 years and 7 months after an episode of theophylline--associated convulsive status. An ictal EEG showed abnormal theta wave burst which showed no superficial focus, implying existence of deep focus in the brain. MRI revealed left thalamic infarction and hippocampal sclerosis. We regarded these abnormalities as the sequelae of theophylline-associated convulsive status.