title: [Transient cortical blindness after cerebral angiography: report of a case].
abstract: A case of temporary cortical blindness following cerebral angiography is presented and discussed. The etiology of this rare complication is not completely understood. Probably the blindness is secondary to the direct effect of the contrast medium in the blood-brain-barrier in the striate cortex.
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000209:etiology*; D002533:Cerebral Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media
vernacular_title: Cegueira cortical transitória após angiografia cerebral: relato de um caso.