1/2. Transient hemiparesis--a rare complication of phenytoin toxicity.A 31-year-old man on phenytoin for post-traumatic epilepsy developed transient hemiparesis contralateral to the injury. This appeared to have been precipitated by phenytoin intoxication. A possible mechanism for focal neurological deficit occurring in brain-damaged patients on phenytoin is discussed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = intoxication (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Periodic alternating nystagmus in phenytoin intoxication.A patient with alcoholic cerebellar degeneration had periodic alternating nystagmus during a period of phenytoin intoxication. The nystagmus resolved as the serum phenytoin level fell, as demonstrated by electronystagmography. Periodic alternating nystagmus generally implies structural brainstem disease, especially at the craniocervical junction. To our knowledge, its drug-related occurrence has not been previously reported.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 5keywords = intoxication (Clic here for more details about this article) |