Leukoencephalopathy due to inhalational and trans-conjunctival heroin abuse: First case report from Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and importance: Heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy (HLE) is a rare illness that causes diffuse white matter destruction, leading to acute or subacute development of neurological signs and symptoms. Physicians must be aware of the likely clinical presentation to properly evaluate and diagnose this clinical entity.

Case presentation

We report the case of a young gentleman who presented with acute stupor following his first instance of heroin vapor inhalation. He later confessed to trans-conjunctival application of the drug as well. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score improved within four days of admission, however, the neurologic sequalae such as cognitive impairment, spastic paraparesis and urge incontinence only partially resolved at three months. Abnormal

SUBMITTER: Bajwa MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8844865 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature