Case report: MRI of the brain in metronidazole toxicity.
Metronidazole is a commonly used antimicrobial drug. When used excessively, it can cause encephalopathy. We report the MRI findings in one such case. A 43-year-old male patient was treated with metronidazole for 2 months, for an amebic liver abscess and presented with neurological signs and symptoms. MRI of the brain showed findings consistent with metronidazole toxicity.
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana - 141 001, India.
Vishal
V
Kalia
Vibhuti
Kavita
K
Saggar