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[MRI findings in star-fruit intoxication].

C Cassinotto¹, M Mejdoubi, A Signate

¹Service de neurologie, CHU La Meynard, 97200 Fort-de-France, France. cassinotto@gmail.com

Journal of Neuroradiology = Journal De Neuroradiologie

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Star-fruit ingestion can cause severe neurotoxicity in uremic patients, leading to neurological issues. Diffusion-weighted MRI may aid in diagnosing this star-fruit neuro-intoxication, which has a poor prognosis.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Toxicology
Medical Imaging

Context:

Star-fruit ingestion is a known cause of neurotoxicity, particularly in patients with kidney failure (uremia).
Symptoms range from mild disturbances to severe conditions like status epilepticus, coma, and death.
Previous reports highlight the severity of star-fruit neurotoxicity in uremic individuals.

Purpose:

To review MRI findings in uremic patients with neurological disturbances after star-fruit intoxication.
To assess the utility of MRI, specifically diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), in diagnosing star-fruit neurotoxicity.
To correlate imaging findings with clinical presentation and prognosis.

Summary:

Five uremic patients with neurological symptoms post-star-fruit ingestion underwent MRI.
MRI revealed focal or diffuse cortical hyperintensity on DWI, indicating restricted diffusion.
Additional diffusion abnormalities were noted in the pulvinar and hippocampus in some patients.
Clinical presentation included confusional state and seizures.

Impact:

MRI and DWI can be valuable diagnostic tools for star-fruit neuro-intoxication.
Early diagnosis is crucial due to the condition's poor prognosis.
Prompt and appropriate treatment is essential for managing star-fruit neurotoxicity.