Delayed Leukoencephalopathy: Three Case Reports and a Literature Review
Background: Delayed leukoencephalopathy (DL) is a rare entity associated with cerebral hypoxia and heroin consumption. We describe the clinical course of three cases of DL due to non-heroin drug use. Material and methods: We describe the cases of three DL patients admitted to our hospital in 2012....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2017-03-01
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Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/511 |
Summary: | Background: Delayed leukoencephalopathy (DL) is a rare entity associated with cerebral hypoxia and heroin consumption. We describe the clinical course of three cases of DL due to non-heroin drug use.
Material and methods: We describe the cases of three DL patients admitted to our hospital in 2012.
Discussion: These cases contribute to the aetiological spectrum of DL since multifactorial causes could account for the clinical symptoms. |
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ISSN: | 2284-2594 |