Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Identifying MicroRNA Biomarkers in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Pilot Study.

Neurology·2026
Same author

Calcitonin gene-related peptide induces headache attacks in people with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Brain : a journal of neurology·2026
Same author

Muscle bursting and corticomotor excitability mark impaired impulse control in Parkinson's disease.

NPJ Parkinson's disease·2025
Same author

Self-directed digital interventions for the improvement of emotion regulation - acceptability and feasibility for adolescents: systematic review.

BJPsych open·2025
Same author

Infographic: landmark trials in neuro-ophthalmology-results of the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment Trial (IIHTT).

Eye (London, England)·2025
Same author

Current and prospective roles of magnetic resonance imaging in mild traumatic brain injury.

Brain communications·2025
Same journal

Recurrent falls while taking clozapine.

Practical neurology·2026
Same journal

Anti-Ma2 encephalitis: when the examination localises beyond MRI.

Practical neurology·2026
Same journal

Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy: diagnosis, management and multisystem care.

Practical neurology·2026
Same journal

Neurological signs of possible diagnostic value in the cognitive clinic: past, present and future.

Practical neurology·2026
Same journal

Longitudinally extensive myelitis in neurosarcoidosis.

Practical neurology·2026
Same journal

Patient with bilateral horizontal gaze palsy.

Practical neurology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Combination of High Ligation and Intraoperative Embolization using Polidocanol for Treatment of Varicoceles
03:06

Combination of High Ligation and Intraoperative Embolization using Polidocanol for Treatment of Varicoceles

Published on: December 22, 2023

536

Cerebral lipiodol embolisation.

Lisa Batcheller1, Mark Thaller2, Ben Wright2

  • 1Department of Neurology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK lisa.batcheller@nhs.net.

Practical Neurology
|September 12, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Cerebral lipiodol embolisation is a rare complication of lymphangiography. This case highlights the neurological risks associated with the procedure, emphasizing the need for careful patient monitoring and management.

Keywords:
MRIclinical neurologyimage analysisintensive care

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
03:33

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.1K
Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
14:58

Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations

Published on: October 20, 2017

9.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2025

Combination of High Ligation and Intraoperative Embolization using Polidocanol for Treatment of Varicoceles
03:06

Combination of High Ligation and Intraoperative Embolization using Polidocanol for Treatment of Varicoceles

Published on: December 22, 2023

536
Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
03:33

Author Spotlight: Advancing Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Tumor Treatment with Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Published on: September 27, 2024

1.1K
Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
14:58

Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations

Published on: October 20, 2017

9.9K

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Cerebral lipiodol embolisation is a rare but serious complication following lymphangiography.
  • Lymphangiography is used to diagnose and manage conditions like refractory chyle leaks, often seen post-oesophagectomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of cerebral lipiodol embolisation after lymphangiography.
  • To discuss the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and management of this rare complication.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a male patient in his seventies who underwent lymphangiography for a chyle leak.
  • Clinical assessment, CT scan of the head, intensive care management, thoracoscopy with thoracic duct repair, and talc pleurodesis were employed.

Main Results:

  • The patient developed neurological symptoms including decreased conscious level, miotic pupils, increased muscle tone, and incontinence post-lymphangiography.
  • CT scans confirmed lipiodol embolisation in the brain without infarction.
  • The patient underwent surgical intervention for the chyle leak and talc pleurodesis.

Conclusions:

  • Cerebral lipiodol embolisation is a significant neurological risk associated with lymphangiography.
  • Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management, including surgical intervention for the underlying condition, are crucial.
  • Patients may experience residual cognitive and physical limitations post-embolisation.