Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy (MIE) is a rare clinical condition resulting from long-term use of metronidazole. The symptoms and brain MRI changes in MIE usually resolve dramatically on discontinuation of treatment, and thus MIE with brain cystic lesions has rarely been reported. A 49-year-old woman was treated for a lumbar abscess with oral administration of 1.5 g/day of metronidazole f...

objective(s): the present study aims at examining the motor coordination performance, serum and cerebellar estrogen, as well as erβ levels, of ovariectomized rats (as menopausal model) following regular exercise. materials and methods:ten female sprague dawley ratsaged 12 weeks old were randomly divided into two groups; all of which underwent ovariectomy. the first group was treated with regula...

Objective NA. Background Anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) antibodies have been commonly associated with optic neuritis, myelitis, and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis but rarely tumefactive lesions, especially in children. We report a young child MOGAD presenting cerebellar demyelinating lesion . Design/Methods A retrospective chart review Results 3-year-old developmentally ap...

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...