Status epilepticus following iohexol myelography

Neuroradiology. 1993;35(4):322-3. doi: 10.1007/BF00602626.

Abstract

Iohexol, a contrast medium widely used for myelography, has rarely been reported to cause convulsive disorders. A case of status epilepticus resulting from iohexol myelography is reported and problems of treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Inhalation
  • Electroencephalography / drug effects
  • Female
  • Halothane
  • Humans
  • Injections, Spinal
  • Iohexol / adverse effects*
  • Myelography*
  • Status Epilepticus / chemically induced*
  • Status Epilepticus / therapy
  • Thiopental
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Iohexol
  • Thiopental
  • Halothane