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Gold encephalopathy.

D L McAuley, B R Lecky, C J Earl

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A 42-year-old man developed encephalopathy during gold treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. This case highlights a potential neurological side effect of gold therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Rheumatology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease.
    • Gold compounds have been used historically for rheumatoid arthritis treatment.
    • Gold salts can accumulate in tissues and potentially cause toxicity.

    Observation:

    • A 42-year-old male patient presented with symptoms of encephalopathy.
    • The patient was undergoing treatment with gold for rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Encephalopathy is a general term for brain dysfunction.

    Findings:

    • The development of encephalopathy was observed during gold therapy.
    • This suggests a potential link between gold treatment and neurological impairment.
    • Further investigation is needed to confirm causality and understand the mechanism.

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    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of monitoring for neurological side effects in patients receiving gold therapy.
    • It may prompt a re-evaluation of the risks and benefits of gold treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Clinicians should consider encephalopathy in the differential diagnosis of neurological symptoms in patients on gold therapy.