Document Type
Article
Department
General Surgery (East Africa)
Abstract
This case serves as a reminder of the infrequent, yet consequential occurrence of cerebellar degeneration linked to phenytoin usage. Whilst emphasizes the importance of monitoring patients on long-term phenytoin therapy, and it further suggests considering employing bedside imaging tools such as Ultrasound fusion imaging for follow-up of patients at risk of this type of disorder. We present a case study involving a 23-year-old woman who experienced significant neurological impairment resulting in severe cerebellar atrophy while undergoing phenytoin treatment. On cessation of phenytoin, the patient exhibited improvement with enhanced cerebellar function.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Radiology Case Reports
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2023.10.064
Recommended Citation
Mogere, E.,
Cheruiyot, D.,
Nassiuma, M.
(2023). Phenytoin-induced cerebellar atrophy: A case for reversibility of neurological decline. Radiology Case Reports, 19(1), 1-3.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/eastafrica_fhs_mc_gen_surg/101
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