Case 271: Metronidazole-induced Encephalopathy
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MRI of Metronidazole-Induced Encephalopathy
We report the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a 58-year-old man who was treated with metronidazole for hepatic encephalopathy. MRI is likely to be helpful in confirming the diagnosis of metronidazole toxicity in clinically suspected cases.
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PURPOSE Neurotoxicities resulting from various medications are under diagnosed; Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy is one of them. Here we present two patients with a history of metronidazole use and discuss neuroimaging findings. CASE REPORT We report two patients suffering from acute neurological symptoms associated with metronidazole use. A 70-year-old female who received a cumulative do...
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To cite: Sandip S, Afshan I, Khandelwal RK. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2015212609 DESCRIPTION Metronidazole, a commonly used antimicrobial drug, is rarely known to cause encephalopathy irrespective of dose and duration of intake. It poses a diagnostic challenge clinically because of its rarity. MR is an important adjunct in diagnosing this con...
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عنوان ژورنال: Radiology
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0033-8419,1527-1315
DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2019171079