Low osmolar and non-ionic X-ray contrast media and cortical blindness.
Six cases of contrast neurotoxicity with cerebral visual disturbance following angiography are presented. The typical clinical features, putative mechanisms and usual outcome of this uncommon but distinctive syndrome are discussed.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia.
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Kermode
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Chakera
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Mastaglia
D000328:Adult; D001766:Blindness / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D013997:Time Factors
D003287:Contrast Media