Reversible metronidazole-induced encephalopathy.
We report the neuroimaging findings of a case of reversible metronidazole-induced encephalopathy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated lesions in highly suggestive locations. Follow-up imaging performed 1 month after cessation of metronidazole therapy demonstrated resolution of imaging findings.
Hammami
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Department of Neuroradiology, Insitut National de Neurologie, Tunis, Tunisia.
Drissi
C
C
Sebai
R
R
Araar
M
M
Maatallah
Y
Y
Belghith
L
L
Nagi
S
S
Hentati
F
F
Ben Hamouda
M
M
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D003287:Contrast Media; D008795:Metronidazole; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA