Abstract:Adverse effects of nonionic contrast agents are rare. We present a case of diffuse cerebral edema and neurological deficits after computed tomography (CT) myelography that resolved without specific intervention.An 80-year-old woman presented with left-sided weakness, left facial droop, and slurred speech. Two days prior, she underwent CT myelography for evaluation of her lower back pain. Twelve milliliters of iohexol (Omnipaque 180 mgI/mL; GE Healthcare, Pittsburgh, Pa) were injected into the L3-L4 interlamina… Show more
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