Metronidazole-induced cytotoxic edema of corpus callosum: a case report
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DOI: 10.1007/s13760-020-01291-9
Abstract: Involvement of the corpus callosum secondary to various conditions leading to cytotoxic edema has been defined as “Cytotoxic lesions of the corpus callosum (CLOCCs)”. These lesions are mostly associated with encephalitis, chronic alcoholism, malignancy, trauma,… read more here.
Keywords: corpus callosum; metronidazole induced; cytotoxic edema;
Acute metronidazole-induced neurotoxicity: an update on MRI findings.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2019.11.002
Abstract: AIM To describe a series of 10 cases of metronidazole-induced neurotoxicity (MIN) and review the established literature to better define its clinical and imaging findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS The clinical presentations and magnetic resonance imaging… read more here.
Keywords: corpus callosum; metronidazole induced; induced neurotoxicity; metronidazole ... See more keywords
Metronidazole-induced Encephalopathy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00639
Abstract: Metronidazole is commonly used in the treatment of anaerobic infections. While neuropathy is known to be associated with metronidazole, encephalopathy has been rarely reported. We herein present a case of metronidazole-induced encephalopathy presenting as frequent… read more here.
Keywords: induced encephalopathy; metronidazole induced; metronidazole;
Metronidazole-induced hepatotoxicity in a patient with xeroderma pigmentosum
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029416
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Whereas metronidazole-induced hepatotoxicity is quite rare in the general population, in individuals carrying a nucleotide excision repair disorder, namely Cockayne syndrome, there is a high risk of developing this complication. Patient concerns: We… read more here.
Keywords: xeroderma pigmentosum; metronidazole induced; hepatotoxicity; patient ... See more keywords
Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy delayed diagnosis due to cerebellar infarction: A case report
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032788
Abstract: Rationale: Metronidazole is a 5-nitroimidazole antibiotic effective against anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections. Long-term use may cause side effects in the central nervous system, although the occurrence of encephalopathy is rare. Patient concerns: A 73-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: metronidazole induced; induced encephalopathy; cerebellar infarction; encephalopathy delayed ... See more keywords
Reversible metronidazole-induced neurotoxicity after 10 weeks of therapy
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223463
Abstract: Metronidazole is a commonly used antimicrobial worldwide. The most common side effects that have been reported are nausea, vomiting and hypersensitivity reactions. However, neurotoxicity has been reported with the use of metronidazole but rather rare.… read more here.
Keywords: reversible metronidazole; induced neurotoxicity; metronidazole; neurotoxicity weeks ... See more keywords
Garbled speech: a rare presentation of metronidazole-induced neurotoxicity
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-227804
Abstract: Neurotoxicity is a rare but significant side effect of metronidazole. We present, here, a case of a 34-year-old man, presenting with garbled speech and word finding difficulty. He was taking metronidazole for the last 3 months… read more here.
Keywords: garbled speech; induced neurotoxicity; neurotoxicity; metronidazole ... See more keywords
Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a patient with pyogenic spondylitis: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-018-2255-8
Abstract: BackgroundMetronidazole is an antimicrobial agent commonly used in the treatment of several protozoal and anaerobic infections. Neurotoxicity associated with metronidazole has been rarely reported, and the incidence of metronidazole-induced encephalopathy is unknown. Therefore, the accurate… read more here.
Keywords: induced encephalopathy; pyogenic spondylitis; diagnosis; case ... See more keywords
Asymmetric Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Metronidazole-induced Encephalopathy
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.7042-15
Abstract: A 61-year-old woman presented with a fever and slight ataxia on the right side. She was diagnosed with right cerebellar abscess (Picture 1A and B), and metronidazole (2 g per day) was administered. She gradually… read more here.
Keywords: asymmetric magnetic; metronidazole induced; magnetic resonance; resonance imaging ... See more keywords
Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy: Symmetrical hyperintensity on imaging
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DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.88a.21007
Abstract: The diagnosis should be based on a combination of the patient’s clinical history, laboratory findings, and imaging results. read more here.
Keywords: induced encephalopathy; metronidazole induced; medicine; symmetrical hyperintensity ... See more keywords