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A case of drug-induced metabolic encephalopathy presenting to the stroke unit (P3.282)
Conclusions:This highly unusual case of acute drug-induced encephalopathy with profound thyrotoxicosis presents as a stroke-mimic. Cannabinoids are more typically associated with reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome which was not present here illustrating an important point that there is much less certainty about the actual content of recreational drugs with the advent of ‘legal-highs’. We speculate as to whether his neurological presentation and thyrotoxicosis are related to his drug use or he has in fact two separate insults to his brain.Study Supported by: Not applicableDisclosure: Dr. Maduakor has ...
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Maduakor, C., Vasan, S., Khan, U. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease Case Reports II Source Type: research