title: Buzz Juice: Neurological sequelae of synthetic cannabinoids.
abstract: The use of synthetic cannabinoids is becoming more widespread. Familiarity with the potential toxicities associated with these agents will grow in importance. We present a case of a woman who developed onset of confusion, visual hallucinations, and ataxia after vaporizing synthetic cannabinoids. MRI imaging demonstrated restricted diffusion and increased T2/FLAIR signal in the corpus callosum and cerebellar peduncles.
authors.affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Neurology, United States. Electronic address: manisha.kak@uchospitals.edu.
authors.forename: Manisha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kak
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania, Department of Neurology, United States.
authors.forename: Fadi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mikhail
authors.affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Neurology, United States; University of Chicago, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Neurology, United States.
authors.forename: Sho T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Yano
authors.affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Neurology, United States.
authors.forename: Rui
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Guan
authors.affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Neurology, United States.
authors.forename: Rimas V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Lukas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001259:Ataxia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001921:Brain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000187:drug effects; D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D003221:Confusion / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003244:Consciousness Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D056784:Leukoencephalopathies / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
chemical_list: D002186:Cannabinoids
keywords: Buzz Juice; Corpus callosum; Encephalopathy; MRI; Neurological symptoms; Synthetic marijuana