Seizures associated with fluorescein angiography.
We describe a case of grand mal generalized tonic-clonic seizure after fluorescein angiography. The patient had a history of seizure disorders and had been controlled with proper medication before the test. We advocate the need to include diazepam and phenytoin in the list of emergency medications needed to control adverse reactions of fluorescein angiography.
Gombos
G M
GM
Department of Ophthalmology, State University of New York, Brooklyn 11203.
Lieberman
R M
RM
D000328:Adult; D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004630:Emergencies; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005452:Fluoresceins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000008:administration & dosage
D005452:Fluoresceins; D010672:Phenytoin; D003975:Diazepam