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Cocaine-induced multifocal leukoencephalopathy: A case report and literature review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cocaine use is associated various complications such as hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. Another rarely reported complication is cocaine-induced multiple leukoencephalopathy. We report the case of an 18-year-old woman, without any medical history who presented with cocaine-induced multifocal leukoencephalopathy. The patient was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone and showed partial clinical improvement. Initially considered as a consequence of the drug's toxic effects, this condition has more recently been linked to levamisole, a cocaine adulterant known to cause similar cases of multiple leukoencephalopathy.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.08.147

Authors: Oula Alouazen, Abdellatif Bekraoui, Hicham Fadel, Rachid Belfkih, Siham Alaoui Rachidi

Language: English

Topic: Neurological Complications and Syndromes

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550

OpenAlex ID: W4402884173

FWCI: 1.068

Cites: 17

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10