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Neurological sequelae after intoxication with sodium valproate
Author(s) -
Bigler Dennis
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
acta neurologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.967
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1600-0404
pISSN - 0001-6314
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0404.1985.tb00884.x
Subject(s) - coma (optics) , valproic acid , medicine , toxicity , anesthesia , drug intoxication , pediatrics , epilepsy , psychiatry , physics , optics
– A case of valproic acid poisoning with coma and neurological sequelae is presented. The course of the intoxication was severe with affection of the brain, heart and liver. The patient remained in coma for thirteen days. After this he recovered slowly although reduction in vision still persisted after two months. The toxicity of valproate is discussed.