Alternating skew deviation associated with Mandrax overdosage.
Alternating skew deviation has been described in patients with pretectum and mesodiencephalon lesions. Total external ophthalmoplegia has been reported in patients consequent to oral or intravenous administration of diphenylhydantoin and amitriptyline. This case report presents a patient with alternating skew deviation as a result of Mandrax ingestion.
D000328:Adult; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000506:poisoning*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008702:Methaqualone / Q000506:poisoning*; D013285:Strabismus / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D008702:Methaqualone; D004155:Diphenhydramine