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A Seizure and Hemiplegia following Contrast Exposure: Understanding Contrast-Induced Encephalopathy
Joint Authors
Trottier, Steven
Donepudi, Bhargavi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Contrast-induced encephalopathy is a rare, reversible phenomenon known to occur after intravenous or intra-arterial contrast exposure.
This report describes a case involving a 73-year-old female admitted for an elective thoracic aortic aneurysm repair.
During the procedure, a large volume of nonionic iodinated contrast was necessary for arteriography.
Postoperatively, the patient developed seizure activity followed by left-sided hemiplegia.
Computed tomography (CT) of the brain without contrast and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were negative for acute stroke but did show residual contrast surrounding the brain.
Antiepileptic medications were administered with resolution of the seizure activity.
The patient was treated with supportive management and improved to baseline over the next seven days.
This case demonstrates a rare, nonionic iodinated contrast-induced encephalopathy with seizure activity and transient hemiplegia.
The unique imaging findings differentiate it from other neurologic conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Donepudi, Bhargavi& Trottier, Steven. 2018. A Seizure and Hemiplegia following Contrast Exposure: Understanding Contrast-Induced Encephalopathy. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145122
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Donepudi, Bhargavi& Trottier, Steven. A Seizure and Hemiplegia following Contrast Exposure: Understanding Contrast-Induced Encephalopathy. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145122
American Medical Association (AMA)
Donepudi, Bhargavi& Trottier, Steven. A Seizure and Hemiplegia following Contrast Exposure: Understanding Contrast-Induced Encephalopathy. Case Reports in Medicine. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145122
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145122