2010
DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2010.25.3.505
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Neurotoxic Manifestations of an Overdose Intrathecal Injection of Gadopentetate Dimeglumine

Abstract: The intravenous administration of gadopentetate dimeglumine (GD) is relatively safe and rarely causes systemic toxicity in the course of routine imaging studies. However, the general safety of intrathecal GD has not been established. We report a very rare case of an overdose intrathecal GD injection presenting with neurotoxic manifestations, including a decreased level of consciousness, global aphasia, rigidity, and visual disturbance.

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“…22 While there are limited data on the toxic effects of intrathecal gadolinium-based contrast agents, a 2010 report described the onset of adverse symptoms 6 hours following accidental intrathecal gadolinium contrast administration at a dose 20ϫ that used in our study. 23 Twenty-four-hour telephone follow-up and subsequent clinical notes did not reveal adverse events attributable to the MRM procedure in our cohort. Despite the apparent safety, physicians need to be mindful that intrathecal gadolinium is an FDA off-label use and should weigh the risks and benefits of the procedure carefully in each patient.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…22 While there are limited data on the toxic effects of intrathecal gadolinium-based contrast agents, a 2010 report described the onset of adverse symptoms 6 hours following accidental intrathecal gadolinium contrast administration at a dose 20ϫ that used in our study. 23 Twenty-four-hour telephone follow-up and subsequent clinical notes did not reveal adverse events attributable to the MRM procedure in our cohort. Despite the apparent safety, physicians need to be mindful that intrathecal gadolinium is an FDA off-label use and should weigh the risks and benefits of the procedure carefully in each patient.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 91%
“…An increased cross-bridging of the eCBS residues by trivalent cations may lead to the generation of prolonged depolarization and bursting, resulting in imbalance in neuronal networks, culminating in the epileptiform seizure discharges. Remarkably, the accidental intrathecal administration of Gd 3ϩ -containing contrast reagents (Omniscan and Magnevist) for enhancing magnetic resonance imaging was associated with seizures in human patients (32,33).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…In our study, patients with an abnormal EEG were excluded due to safety concerns. Neurotoxic manifestations of gadodiamide may occur at doses 6–7 times above the recommended dose (0.5–1.0 ml) . A dose of 1 ml might not present a risk for patients, even with an abnormal EEG.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%