Oculogyric Crisis Due to Metronidazole Toxic Encephalopathy
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 322-324, 2018.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-766721
ABSTRACT
Oculogyric crisis is an acute dystonia involving ocular muscles characterized by sustained conjugate upward or lateral deviation of the eyes. Metronidazole is a commonly used antimicrobial agent in treatment of anaerobic infections. However, its long-term use can cause toxic encephalopathy particularly in patients with hepatic dysfunction. Here, we describe a case of oculogyric crisis as a presenting manifestation of metronidazole-induced encephalopathy.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Brain Diseases
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Neurotoxicity Syndromes
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Dystonia
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Metronidazole
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Muscles
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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