Convulsion following intravenous fluorescein angiography

Tonic-clonic seizures followed intravenous fluorescein injection for fundus angiography in a 47-year-old male. Despite precautions this adverse reaction recurred on re-exposure to intravenous fluorescein.

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Published in:	British journal of ophthalmology Vol. 73; no. 8; pp. 655 - 656
Main Authors:	Kelly, S P, MacDermott, N J, Saunders, D C, Leach, F N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JR BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 01-08-1989 BMJ BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects:	Biological and medical sciences Fluorescein Fluorescein Angiography - adverse effects Fluoresceins - administration & dosage Fluoresceins - adverse effects Humans Injections, Intravenous Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology. Orbit Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry Seizures - chemically induced Human Eye disease Nervous system diseases Angiography Epilepsy Complication Exploration Fundus of the eye
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Summary:	Tonic-clonic seizures followed intravenous fluorescein injection for fundus angiography in a 47-year-old male. Despite precautions this adverse reaction recurred on re-exposure to intravenous fluorescein.
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ISSN:	0007-1161 1468-2079
DOI:	10.1136/bjo.73.8.655