Myasthenia Gravis following Low-Osmolality Iodinated Contrast Media
Joint Authors
Bonanni, Luca
Dalla Vestra, Michele
Zancanaro, Andrea
Presotto, Fabio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We describe the case of 79-year-old man admitted to our general hospital for a 6-week history of progressive dysphagia to solids and liquids associated with weight loss.
To reach a diagnosis a total body CT scan with low-osmolality iodinate contrast agent was performed.
Two hours later the patient developed an acute respiratory failure requiring orotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.
The laboratory and neurological tests allow formulating the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
In literature, other three case reports have associated myasthenic crisis with exposure to low-osmolality contrast media.
This suggests being careful in administering low-osmolality contrast media in myasthenic patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bonanni, Luca& Dalla Vestra, Michele& Zancanaro, Andrea& Presotto, Fabio. 2014. Myasthenia Gravis following Low-Osmolality Iodinated Contrast Media. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bonanni, Luca…[et al.]. Myasthenia Gravis following Low-Osmolality Iodinated Contrast Media. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bonanni, Luca& Dalla Vestra, Michele& Zancanaro, Andrea& Presotto, Fabio. Myasthenia Gravis following Low-Osmolality Iodinated Contrast Media. Case Reports in Radiology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017681
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017681