Recurrent Iodinated Contrast Material-Induced Sialadinitis

Recurrent Iodinated Contrast Material-Induced Sialadinitis

Iodinated contrast material (ICM) can rarely cause sialadinitis. Here we report a case of unilateral parotitis following coronary angioplasty, which subsided with conservative management. He also had a past history of similar illness following previous angiogram. Direct toxic effect of the contrast...

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Main Authors: Shanmuga Sundaram Rathakrishnan, Murali Alagesan, Tamilarasu Kaliappan, Rajendiran Gopalan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Heart India
Subjects:
Angiogram
iodinated contrast material
sialadenitis
Online Access:http://www.heartindia.net/article.asp?issn=2321-449x;year=2015;volume=3;issue=4;spage=116;epage=117;aulast=Rathakrishnan
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Summary:Iodinated contrast material (ICM) can rarely cause sialadinitis. Here we report a case of unilateral parotitis following coronary angioplasty, which subsided with conservative management. He also had a past history of similar illness following previous angiogram. Direct toxic effect of the contrast material or idiosyncratic reaction has been considered as the possible etiology.
ISSN:2321-449X

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