Abstract
A case report of transverse myelitis and optic neuritis is presented in which the latter occurred following a myelogram with iopamidol. The literature relating to neurotoxicity of contrast agents is reviewed, and it is suggested that the optic neuritis may have been a neurotoxic effect of iopamidol.
Keywords: transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, myelography
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Peter A. Rowe, Dept. of Medicine, Southmead General Hospital, Bristol (current appointment: Clinical Research Fellow, Dept. of Renal Medicine, City Hospital, Nottingham NG5 1PB)
W. Peter Gorman, Dept. of Medicine, Southmead General Hospital, Bristol (current appointment: Senior Registrar, Dept. of Medicine, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF).