Epidemic dystonia in Cork.
We describe a case series of five patients with unusual presentations of acute dystonia seen over a 2-week period. Haloperidol, prescribed and allegedly purchased 'on the street', was thought to be a possible cause in each case. Bizarre clinical presentations and delayed onset of symptoms may make diagnosis difficult. A high index of suspicion combined with a careful drug history is essential.
Munro
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Accident and Emergency Medicine Department, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
Cusack
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001590:Benztropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007494:Ireland; D008297:Male; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013287:Illicit Drugs; D018727:Muscarinic Antagonists; D001590:Benztropine; D006220:Haloperidol