title: Reversible metronidazole-induced encephalopathy.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Neuroradiology, Insitut National de Neurologie, Tunis, Tunisia.
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Hammami
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Drissi
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Sebai
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Araar
authors: Y
authors: Y
authors: Maatallah
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Belghith
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Nagi
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Hentati
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Ben Hamouda
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D003287:Contrast Media; D008795:Metronidazole; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA