STROKE FOLLOWING INJECTION OF A MELTED SUPPOSITORY

被引:7
作者
BITAR, S [1 ]
GOMEZ, CR [1 ]
机构
[1] ST LOUIS UNIV,MED CTR,DEPT NEUROL,SOUERS STROKE INST,3635 VISTA & GRAND AVE,ST LOUIS,MO 63110
关键词
EMBOLISM; SUBSTANCE ABUSE;
D O I
10.1161/01.STR.24.5.741
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Background and Purpose: Stroke following the intravenous injection of drugs may be secondary to the direct effect of the substance itself or from embolization by the inert vehicle used in the manufacturing process of the drug. Case Description: We describe a 39-year-old man who developed a left homonymous hemianopia after intravenous injection of a melted suppository. Conclusions. Paradoxical fat embolism should be added to the possible list of stroke mechanisms in intravenous drug abusers.
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