MRI brain findings of Abamectin toxic encephalopathy: a case report with review of literature.
Sunitha Palasamudram KumaranGosala Raja Kukkuta SarmaShreyas Reddy KankaraCarol Shayne DsilvaVishal Chandra SharmaSaikanth Reddy DeepalamSharath Kumar Goddu GovindappaPublished in: Emergency radiology (2023)
Abamectin is an insecticidal/miticidal compound derived from the soil bacterium "Streptomyces avermitilis". Abamectin toxicity in humans is very rare. We present a case of acute neurotoxicity induced by Abamectin, showcasing distinctive MRI brain findings in a 33-year-old female who exhibited a favourable recovery with the aid of supportive care. In a patient with known exposure to toxins, even with a lack of knowledge of the specific type or class of toxin, recognition of anatomical distribution of lesions on brain MRI and their characteristic appearance can help exclude other causes of neurologic impairment and aid in timely management.
Keyphrases
- contrast enhanced
- resting state
- magnetic resonance imaging
- white matter
- healthcare
- diffusion weighted imaging
- functional connectivity
- cerebral ischemia
- palliative care
- liver failure
- computed tomography
- case report
- oxidative stress
- multiple sclerosis
- early onset
- quality improvement
- respiratory failure
- blood brain barrier
- aortic dissection