Spinal cord injury caused by a lateral C1-2 puncture for cervical myelography

Eur J Radiol. 1986 May;6(2):160-2.

Abstract

A case is reported of a metrizamide injection into the cervical spinal cord during myelography via a lateral C1-2 puncture. This resulted in a mild persistent neurological deficit. The literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Metrizamide / administration & dosage
  • Metrizamide / adverse effects
  • Myelography / adverse effects*
  • Punctures / adverse effects*
  • Spinal Cord / drug effects
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / etiology*

Substances

  • Metrizamide