Reversible Encephalopathy Induced by Metronidazole.
- Author:
So Young HUH
1
;
Jong Kuk KIM
;
Min Jeong KIM
;
Bong Goo YOO
;
Kwang Soo KIM
;
Ji Hyun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. advania9@chol.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Metronidazole;
Brain Diseases
- MeSH:
Ataxia;
Brain;
Brain Diseases;
Cerebellar Nuclei;
Cerebellum;
Dizziness;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy;
Metronidazole
- From:Journal of the Korean Geriatrics Society
2008;12(3):176-178
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We describe a patient with metronidazole-induced reversible encephalopathy characterized by dizziness, dysar- thria and ataxia. Brain T2 weighted magnetic resonance images(MRI) show increased signal intensities of the dentate nucleus of the cerebellum. Both neurological signs and abnormalities on MRI resolved dramatically with discontinuation of metronidazole.
