| Delayed akinetic catatonic mutism following methadone overdose. | |
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PMID: 20688102 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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A 49-year-old woman developed a catatonic mute state a few weeks after methadone overdose. Clinical, radiological and histological findings were consistent with toxic spongiform leukoencephalopathy, which adds a potentially deadly side-effect to a generally considered safe substitution for heroin. |
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Authors:
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Sarah Gheuens; Alex Michotte; Anja Flamez; Jacques De Keyser |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-08-03 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurotoxicology Volume: 31 ISSN: 1872-9711 ISO Abbreviation: Neurotoxicology Publication Date: 2010 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-04 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7905589 Medline TA: Neurotoxicology Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 762-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, UZ Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 101, Jette, Belgium. sgheuens@bidmc.harvard.edu |
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