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Metrizamide myelography risk factors: a pseudopsychiatric case presentation
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Intrathecal metrizamide can cause serious neurologic side effects, including seizures and coma, though full recovery is possible. This case highlights the need for clinical attention and follow-up for adverse events.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Intrathecal contrast agents are used in neuroimaging.
- Metrizamide is a non-ionic, water-soluble contrast medium.
- Adverse neurologic events following intrathecal administration are rare but significant.