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Unusual neurological complications of lumbar myelography with dimeglumine iocarmate (Dimer X). 1986

B Açikgöz, and S Palaoğlu, and E Timurkaynak, and S Unlü

In this report two unusual and serious neurological complications of dimeglumine iocarmate (Dimer X) myelography is presented. One patient became paraplegic six hours after myelography, and the other was mute for 24 hours after having generalised convulsions. The reasons are discussed.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007483	Iothalamic Acid	A contrast medium in diagnostic radiology with properties similar to those of diatrizoic acid. It is used primarily as its sodium and meglumine (IOTHALAMATE MEGLUMINE) salts.	Iotalamic Acid,Methalamic Acid,Angio-Conray,Conray 420,Iodothalamate,Iothalamate,Iothalamic Acid, Calcium (2:1) Salt,Iothalamic Acid, Monosilver (1+) Salt,Iothalamic Acid, Monosodium Salt,Iothalamic Acid, Monosodium Salt, Dimer,Lopamidol,Sodium Iothalamate,Acid, Iotalamic,Acid, Iothalamic,Acid, Methalamic,Angio Conray,AngioConray,Iothalamate, Sodium
D008159	Lumbar Vertebrae	VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE.	Vertebrae, Lumbar
D008297	Male		Males
D008536	Meglumine	1-Deoxy-1-(methylamino)-D-glucitol. A derivative of sorbitol in which the hydroxyl group in position 1 is replaced by a methylamino group. Often used in conjunction with iodinated organic compounds as contrast medium.	Methylglucamine
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D009155	Mutism	The inability to generate oral-verbal expression, despite normal comprehension of speech. This may be associated with BRAIN DISEASES or MENTAL DISORDERS. Organic mutism may be associated with damage to the FRONTAL LOBE; BRAIN STEM; THALAMUS; and CEREBELLUM. Selective mutism is a psychological condition that usually affects children characterized by continuous refusal to speak in social situations by a child who is able and willing to speak to selected persons. Kussmal aphasia refers to mutism in psychosis. (From Fortschr Neurol Psychiatr 1994; 62(9):337-44)	Kussmaul Aphasia,Selective Mutism,Kussmaul's Aphasia,Mutism, Conversion,Mutism, Elective,Mutism, Organic,Mutism, Selective,Mutism, Voluntary,Aphasia, Kussmaul,Aphasia, Kussmaul's,Conversion Mutism,Conversion Mutisms,Elective Mutism,Elective Mutisms,Kussmauls Aphasia,Mutisms,Mutisms, Conversion,Mutisms, Elective,Mutisms, Organic,Mutisms, Voluntary,Organic Mutism,Organic Mutisms,Voluntary Mutism,Voluntary Mutisms
D009192	Myelography	X-ray visualization of the spinal cord following injection of contrast medium into the spinal arachnoid space.	Cisternography, Myelographic,Myelographic Cisternography,Cisternographies, Myelographic,Myelographic Cisternographies,Myelographies
D010264	Paraplegia	Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. This condition is most often associated with SPINAL CORD DISEASES, although BRAIN DISEASES; PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES; and MUSCULAR DISEASES may also cause bilateral leg weakness.	Paralysis, Lower Extremities,Paraplegia, Spastic,Spastic Paraplegia,Paralysis, Legs,Paralysis, Lower Limbs,Paraplegia, Ataxic,Paraplegia, Cerebral,Paraplegia, Flaccid,Paraplegia, Spinal,Ataxic Paraplegia,Ataxic Paraplegias,Cerebral Paraplegia,Cerebral Paraplegias,Flaccid Paraplegia,Flaccid Paraplegias,Paraplegias,Paraplegias, Ataxic,Paraplegias, Cerebral,Paraplegias, Flaccid,Paraplegias, Spastic,Paraplegias, Spinal,Spastic Paraplegias,Spinal Paraplegia,Spinal Paraplegias
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328	Adult	A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.	Adults