Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia Secondary to Cocaine Abuse
Joint Authors
Biro, Nicolas
Rabin, Richard L.
Wasay, Azeem
Morcos, Marcelle
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To report a case of internuclear ophthalmoplegia (INO) caused by cocaine.
Method.
We report a case of a 54-year-old female who presented with a left INO three days after snorting cocaine, and we review the literature.
Results.
MRI of the brain demonstrated several small abnormal foci in the pons on FLAIR and diffusion weighted imaging consistent with ischemic infarction.
The patient’s symptoms remained stable throughout her hospitalization.
She was sent to a rehabilitation facility and was lost to follow-up.
Conclusion.
In cases of extraocular movement abnormalities, it is important to inquire about recreational drug use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rabin, Richard L.& Wasay, Azeem& Biro, Nicolas& Morcos, Marcelle. 2017. Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia Secondary to Cocaine Abuse. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rabin, Richard L.…[et al.]. Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia Secondary to Cocaine Abuse. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rabin, Richard L.& Wasay, Azeem& Biro, Nicolas& Morcos, Marcelle. Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia Secondary to Cocaine Abuse. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147930
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147930
