Phenytoin-induced cerebellar atrophy in an epileptic boy |
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| Authors: | Nithin Kumar Ananya Chakraborty Swaroop H. Suresh Sashidharan Basappaji Anand L Betdur |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Neurology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India;1.Department of Pharmacology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India;2.Department of Medicine, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
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Epilepsy is an important health problem due to its high prevalence and potential for causing long-term morbidity. It is commonly treated in children with phenytoin sodium. It has wide pharmacokinetic variability and a narrow therapeutic range that leads to toxicity. Here, we report a case of phenytoin-induced cerebellar atrophy in a 16-year-old epileptic boy who presented to the hospital with a viral infection.KEY WORDS: Adverse drug reaction, antiepileptic drugs, antiseizure drugs, cerebellar atrophy, phenytoin |
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