Transient dystonia of infancy, a result of intrauterine cocaine exposure?
Intrauterine cocaine exposure has been associated with multiple transient and permanent neurologic sequelae. Although dystonic reactions have been reported in cocaine users, infantile dystonia following intrauterine exposure has not. We describe 4 infants testing positive for cocaine metabolite at birth with subsequent transient dystonic reactions, beginning at 3 hours to 3 months of age and persisting for several months.
Beltran
R S
RS
Department of Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
Coker
S B
SB
D003042:Cocaine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D013997:Time Factors
D003042:Cocaine