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...
Main Authors: | Kalia Vishal, Vibhuti, Saggar Kavita |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2010-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijri.org/article.asp?issn=0971-3026;year=2010;volume=20;issue=3;spage=195;epage=197;aulast=Kalia |
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