Bismuth encephalopathy- a rare complication of long-standing use of bismuth subsalicylate
Background: Drugs containing bismuth, although usually safe, may rarely cause neurotoxicity. Case presentation: We describe the case of a 44-year-old woman treated with bismuth subsalicylate for about 20 years, who developed abnormal behaviour and postural instability in two weeks. On examination, s...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2019
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-019-1437-9 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:run.unl.pt:10362/81475 |