Gross deformity of the spine; a lumbar myelographic risk with Conray and Dimer X.
Convulsions and fracture of the neck of the femur following myelography with Conray and Dimer X are reported in two patients with a gross post-tuberculous gibbus deformity of the thoracic spine. The possible causes of the increased risk associated with myelography of the patients with gibbus are discussed.
D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007482:Iothalamate Meglumine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
D007482:Iothalamate Meglumine