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Low osmolar and non-ionic X-ray contrast media and cortical blindness.

Abstract
Six cases of contrast neurotoxicity with cerebral visual disturbance following angiography are presented. The typical clinical features, putative mechanisms and usual outcome of this uncommon but distinctive syndrome are discussed.
AuthorsA G Kermode, T Chakera, F L Mastaglia
JournalClinical and experimental neurology (Clin Exp Neurol) Vol. 29 Pg. 272-6 ( 1992) ISSN: 0196-6383 [Print] Australia
PMID1343869 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Contrast Media
Topics
  • Adult
  • Blindness (chemically induced, physiopathology)
  • Cerebral Angiography (adverse effects)
  • Contrast Media (adverse effects)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osmolar Concentration
  • Time Factors

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