Title of article :
Central Nervous System Toxicity After Botulinum Neurotoxin Injection
Author/Authors :
Ilkhchoui, Yashar University of New Mexico - School of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, USA , Ghaly, Ramsis F. Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, USA , Knezevic, N. Nick Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, USA , Candido, Kenneth D Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, USA
Abstract :
Since Its first description of botulism toxicity in 1820s, specific formulations of botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) have been introduced with different clinical benefits. However, there is increasing number of adverse events reported to Food and Drug Administration. This report presents the case of 62-year-old woman with Parkinson’s disease who received BoNT injections to treat painful spasticity in her hands. She developed severe generalized dystonia shortly after BoNT injections.
Keywords :
Botulinum Toxins, Type A , Parkinson Disease , Pain , Dystonic Disorders
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Journal title :
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
