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