Professional paper

The use of parenteral iodine contrast media in diagnosing intracranial infections with computer tomography – our experience

Klaudija Višković ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti Dr.Fran Mihaljević, Zagreb
Kristijan Bayer ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti Dr.Fran Mihaljević, Zagreb
Neala Schoenwald ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti Dr.Fran Mihaljević, Zagreb
Branka Vuković-Katrić ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti Dr.Fran Mihaljević, Zagreb
Vanja Romih ; Klinika za infektivne bolesti Dr.Fran Mihaljević, Zagreb

Abstract

Post-contrast computer tomography (CT) scans play a crucial role in the diagnosis of pyogenic infectious central nervous system diseases. Visualisation of typical lesion pattern often allows rapid diagnosis and subsequent therapeutic decisions. We analyzed 456 post-contrast CT scan studies in patients with clinical and laboratory findings of pyogenic CNS infection. We reported characteristic imaging findings according to anatomic site and their complications. We did not have severe anaphilactoid reactions or acute renal failure developed after administering a low-osmolal, nonionic, water-solubile, parenteral iodine contrast media to participants of this study. No current treatment can reverse or ameliorate contrast- induced nephropathy once it occurs, but prophylaxis is possible and has a proven value.

Keywords

parenteral, low-osmolal, nonionic iodine; contrast media; CT diagnostics; CNS pyogenic infections

Hrčak ID:

30461

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/30461

Publication date:

5.3.2008.

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