Myoclonic encephalopathy due to bismuth salts: treatment with dimercaprol and analysis of CSF transmitters |
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| Authors: | J. A. Molina L. Calandre F. Bermejo |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Neurology, Doce de Octubre, University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. |
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| Abstract: | Two cases of myoclonic encephalopathy due to bismuth salts intoxication are reported. In both, treatment with dimercaprol led to clinical recovery. This therapy was shown to enhance bismuth clearance. We also present data on the CSF metabolites dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin of one patient. |
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| Keywords: | bismuth salts myoclonic encephalopathy dimercaprol CSF neurotransmitters |
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