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Bismuth encephalopathy and cerebral computed tomography

D Gardeur, A Buge, G Rancurel

    Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Chronic bismuth ingestion can cause severe encephalopathy. Cerebral computed tomography (CT) revealed characteristic changes in the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex, which resolved after discontinuing bismuth.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Radiology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Chronic bismuth ingestion is a known cause of neurological toxicity.
    • Encephalopathy is a severe manifestation requiring accurate diagnostic imaging.

    Observation:

    • Cerebral computed tomography (CT) was performed on five patients with severe encephalopathy linked to chronic bismuth intake.
    • Imaging revealed distinct patterns of altered attenuation in the brain.

    Findings:

    • Consistent findings included increased attenuation in the basal ganglia and cerebral cortex (gray matter).
    • Decreased white matter attenuation, suggestive of edema, was observed, particularly in the centrum semiovale.
    • Some cases showed ventricular dilatation and cerebellar involvement.

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    Implications:

    • CT findings provide objective evidence of bismuth-induced encephalopathy.
    • Reversible brain changes on CT correlate with clinical improvement after bismuth cessation.
    • Highlights the importance of considering bismuth toxicity in encephalopathy cases with characteristic imaging findings.