Toxic leukoencephalopathy –When a Boxer's fracture requires an MRI and LP

This case report describes a young patient presenting to the ED with altered mental status several days after being diagnosed with a Boxer's fracture and ultimately discovered to have toxic leukoencephalopathy. We review the clinical features in his presentation leading to his diagnosis, as well as MRI imaging findings frequently found in his condition.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research