Transient hemiparesis caused by phenytoin toxicity. A case report.
A 52-year-old Black woman on phenytoin therapy for post-traumatic epilepsy developed transient hemiparesis contralateral to the injury. The episode appeared to have been precipitated by toxicity due to ingestion of a large amount of phenytoin. A possible mechanism for focal neurological deficit in brain-damaged patients on phenytoin therapy is discussed.
D004834:Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010672:Phenytoin