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Transient Stroke-Like Symptoms Following Subcutaneous Lidocaine Administration: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Transient neurological symptoms can occasionally occur as a complication of procedures involving the use of the local anesthetic lidocaine. The present report outlines a case of a patient who developed acute but self-limited neurological symptoms following subcutaneous lidocaine administration for a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Shortly after receiving 20 cc of lidocaine, she experienced slurred speech that resolved within 30 minutes. Neuroimaging did not reveal any evidence of acute pathology. This case highlights a rare instance of transient neurological symptoms following lidocaine administration, underscoring the need for clinician vigilance and preventive strategies during local anesthetic use.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.99780

Authors: Naomi R Khanna, Adil Pervaiz

Institutions: Columbia University, Morristown Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417538347