Nitrous oxide induced subacute combined degeneration with longitudinally extensive myelopathy with inverted V-sign on spinal MRI: a case report and literature review.
BMC Neurol
; 17(1): 222, 2017 Dec 28.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Nitrous oxide (N2O), a long-standing anesthetic, is also neurotoxic by interfering with the bioavailability of vitamin B12 if abused. A few case studies have reported the neurological and psychiatric complications of N2O. CASE PRESENTATION Here, we reported a patient of N2O induced subacute combined degeneration (SCD) with longitudinally extensive myelopathy with inverted V-sign exhibiting progressive limb paresthesia and unsteady gait.CONCLUSIONS:
This case raises the awareness of an important mechanism of neural toxicity of N2O, and clinical physicians should be well recognized this in the field of substance-related disorders.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Degeneração Combinada Subaguda
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Óxido Nitroso
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article