Transient contrast encephalopathy after carotid angiography mimicking diffuse subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Τίτλος | Transient contrast encephalopathy after carotid angiography mimicking diffuse subarachnoid haemorrhage. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Potsi, S., Chourmouzi D., Moumtzouoglou A., Nikiforaki A., Gkouvas K., & Drevelegas A. |
Journal | Neurol Sci |
Volume | 33 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 445-8 |
Date Published | 2012 Apr |
ISSN | 1590-3478 |
Λέξεις κλειδιά | Aged, Cerebral Angiography, Contrast Media, Female, Humans, Ischemic Attack, Transient, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Ultrasonography, Doppler |
Abstract | Neurotoxicity caused by intraarterial injection of low-dose low osmolar, iodinated contrast agents during radiologic studies is an extremely rare adverse event. Contrast medium induced disruption of the blood-brain barrier and a direct neurotoxic effect by contrast media have been proposed as a potential mechanism of neurotoxicity. This report describes an unusual case of transient neurotoxicity following diagnostic angiography mimicking clinically and radiologically subarachnoid hemorrhage. The patient recovered without any intervention after 4 days of conservative treatment. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10072-011-0765-3 |
Alternate Journal | Neurol. Sci. |
PubMed ID | 21927883 |