Case report: MRI of the brain in metronidazole toxicity

Abstract

Metronidazole is a commonly used antimicrobial drug. When used excessively, it can cause encephalopathy. We report the MRI findings in one such case. A 43-year-old male patient was treated with metronidazole for 2 months, for an amebic liver abscess and presented with neurological signs and symptoms. MRI of the brain showed findings consistent with metronidazole toxicity.

Keywords

Dentate nuclei - diffusion restriction - metronidazole toxicity - MRI

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