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Massive lamotrigine poisoning. A case report.

Salvatore Grosso1, Silvia Ferranti1, Carla Gaggiano1

  • 1Clinical Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Siena, Italy.

Brain & Development
|November 24, 2016
PubMed
Summary

Lamotrigine (LTG) overdose in a child caused severe neurological symptoms including seizures and ataxia. This case highlights the importance of considering LTG intoxication in pediatric differential diagnoses for acute neurological issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Clinical Toxicology

Background:

  • Lamotrigine (LTG) is a widely used antiepileptic drug.
  • Acute intoxication experiences in pediatric patients are infrequently documented.

Observation:

  • A child presented with generalized tonic-clonic status epilepticus.
  • Subsequent complex neurological symptoms included hyperkinesia and acute ataxia.
  • These symptoms were attributed to lamotrigine intoxication.

Findings:

  • Lamotrigine overdose can manifest with severe and varied neurological signs in children.
  • The clinical presentation of LTG intoxication in pediatrics requires further investigation.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider lamotrigine intoxication in the differential diagnosis of acute, severe neurological symptoms in children.
Keywords:
Acute ataxiaAdverse eventsAntiepileptic drugsHyperkinesiasStatus epilepticus

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  • This case underscores the need for increased awareness and understanding of LTG toxicity in pediatric populations.