Transient hemiparesis--a rare complication of phenytoin toxicity.
A 31-year-old man on phenytoin for post-traumatic epilepsy developed transient hemiparesis contralateral to the injury. This appeared to have been precipitated by phenytoin intoxication. A possible mechanism for focal neurological deficit occurring in brain-damaged patients on phenytoin is discussed.
D000328:Adult; D004834:Epilepsy, Post-Traumatic / Q000188:drug therapy; D006429:Hemiplegia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010672:Phenytoin / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010672:Phenytoin