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Cerebellar atrophy following acute phenytoin intoxication
Z Alioğlu1, A Sari, S K Velioğlu
1Department of Neurology, Karadeniz Technical University Medical School, Trabzon, Turkey. Zalioglu@hotmail.com
Journal of Neuroradiology = Journal De Neuroradiologie
|July 13, 2000
Summary
Acute phenytoin overdose in a young woman led to reversible encephalopathy and, unusually, later developed cerebellar atrophy. This case suggests short-term phenytoin intoxication can cause permanent cerebellar damage.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant medication.
- High phenytoin levels can cause neurological side effects.