Dystonia following administration of intravenous radiographic contrast material.
We describe a patient who experienced dystonia coincident with the administration of an i.v. contrast agent. Dystonic reactions are not well known outside of the fields of Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and Psychiatry. They have not been previously reported as a reaction to i.v. contrast material. Prompt consideration and treatment of this condition may prevent unnecessary patient discomfort and interventions.
Gabbay
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Chen
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D000328:Adult; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003287:Contrast Media