title: Metoclopramide-induced oculogyric crisis presenting as encephalitis in a young girl.
abstract: Drug-related dystonic reactions are not uncommon and often misdiagnosed as encephalitis, seizures, tetanus, tetany, etc. Eliciting thorough history is important to avoid unnecessary investigations and treatments as these are potentially reversible reactions. Metoclopramide-induced oculogyric crisis is described in this case report.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Jayavardhana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arumugam
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Vijayalakshmi