Iodoquinol associated seizures and radiopacity.
This case report describes seizures and encephalopathy in a nine year-old boy treated with iodoquinol for amebiasis. The toxicity of iodoquinol and other 8-hydroxyquinolines is discussed. The radiopacity of this medication, used worldwide for the treatment of diarrheal illnesses and dermatitis, may be diagnostically useful.
Fisher
A K
AK
Department of Emergency Medicine, Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA 93702.
Walter
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FG
Szabo
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D002648:Child; D003318:Corneal Opacity / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004569:Electroencephalography; D006801:Humans; D006912:Hydroxyquinolines / Q000009:adverse effects; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004103:Iodoquinol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
D006912:Hydroxyquinolines; D004103:Iodoquinol