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Pathological laughter.

G L Zellers1, M Frank, J Dougherty

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Akron General Medical Center, Ohio 44307.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
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A case study details uncontrollable pathological laughter triggered by insecticide exposure. Intravenous diazepam successfully resolved the episode, highlighting potential management strategies for this rare neurological symptom.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Pathological laughter is a neurological symptom characterized by involuntary, exaggerated emotional expression.
  • Differential diagnosis is crucial to distinguish it from other conditions causing pseudobulbar affect or emotional lability.