Published February 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Post-myelographic meningeal irritation with iohexol

  • 1. Clinique du Parc Leopold, Brussels (Belgium). Dept. de Radiologie
  • 2. Clinique du Parc Leopold, Brussels (Belgium). Dept. de Neurologie

Description

A 45-year-old woman developed signs of meningeal irritation after myelography with iohexol. Her condition improved very quickly (after antibiotic treatment). Rapid improvement, absence of pathogenic organisms in the pre-treatment CSF culture, the level of CSF pleocytosis and protein were in favor of chemical meningitis. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
1
Series
Neuroradiology.
Journal Page Range
85-86
ISSN
0028-3940
CODEN
NRDYA

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
22069001
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CONTRAST MEDIA; DIAGNOSIS; IOHEXOL; MENINGES; PATIENTS; SIDE EFFECTS; SPINAL CORD; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MEDICINE; MEMBRANES; NERVOUS SYSTEM