Pulmonary and cerebral oil embolism after hysterosalpingography with oil soluble contrast medium

Respirology. 2004 Mar;9(1):134-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2003.00524.x.

Abstract

Pulmonary oil embolism (POE) is an extremely rare complication of hysterosalpingography (HSG). A case report of a 29-year-old woman who developed confusion and respiratory distress 12 h after HSG is presented. Intravasation of the contrast material was obvious on the HSG. High-resolution CT revealed ground-glass pattern predominantly in the lower lobes. The clinical picture and radiological findings improved on the tenth hospital day. It is believed that this is the first report of high-resolution CT findings in a case complicating HSG.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterosalpingography
  • Intracranial Embolism / etiology
  • Iodized Oil / adverse effects*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Iodized Oil