Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy
SA Journal of Radiology
Field | Value | |
Title | Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy | |
Creator | Lala, Vikash G. Bobat, Bilal Haagensen, Mark Kathan, Prakash Mahomed, Adam | |
Description | Metronidazole is a widely used antibacterial and antiprotozoal agent for a number of conditions. Whilst its more common gastrointestinal side effects are well known, neurotoxicity remains under-recognised. Both central and peripheral neurological side effects have been described. This report describes a case of radiologically confirmed metronidazole-induced cerebellar ataxia in a cirrhotic patient with a review of the literature. Awareness of this side effect is essential for prompt recognition as early drug withdrawal leads to resolution in the majority of cases. | |
Publisher | AOSIS | |
Date | 2021-03-18 | |
Identifier | 10.4102/sajr.v25i1.2016 | |
Source | South African Journal of Radiology; Vol 25, No 1 (2021); 5 pages 2078-6778 1027-202X | |
Language | eng | |
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