A Case of Baclofen-induced Encephalopathy.
- Author:
Ji Hyun KIM
1
;
Joong Koo KANG
;
Kyu Whan KWAK
;
Sang Am LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Ulsan Medical College, Asan Medical Center.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Baclofen-induced encephalopathy;
Triphasic waves
- MeSH:
Baclofen;
Myoclonus;
Reference Values
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2000;18(3):337-340
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of acute transient encephalopathy with mental alteration, myoclonic jerks, and periodic triphasic wave electroencephalographic patterns caused by a therapeutic dose of baclofen. The clinical and electroencephalo-graphic abnormalities improved to a normal range shortly after baclofen was discontinued. We discuss the pathogenesis and review the literature about baclofen-induced encephalopathies.
