Neurotoxicity Syndromes
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Neurologic disorders caused by exposure to toxic substances through ingestion, injection, cutaneous application, or other method. This includes conditions caused by biologic, chemical, and pharmaceutical agents. |
| Also Called: |
Toxic Encephalitis,Encephalopathy, Toxic |
Neurotoxicity Syndromes Categories.
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Akathisia, Drug-Induced - A condition associated with the use of certain medications and characterized by an internal sense of motor restlessness often described as an inability to resist the urge to move. |
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Alcohol-Induced Disorders, Nervous System - Acute and chronic neurologic disorders associated with the various neurologic effects of ETHANOL. Primary sites of injury include the brain and peripheral nerves. |
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Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced - Abnormal movements, including HYPERKINESIS; HYPOKINESIA; TREMOR; and DYSTONIA, associated with the use of certain medications or drugs. Muscles of the face, trunk, neck, and extremities are most commonly affected. Tardive dyskinesia refers to abnormal hyperkinetic movements of the muscles of the face, tongue, and neck associated with the use of neuroleptic agents (see ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS). (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1199) |
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Heavy Metal Poisoning, Nervous System - Conditions associated with damage or dysfunction of the nervous system caused by exposure to heavy metals, which may cause a variety of central, peripheral, or autonomic nervous system injuries. |
Neurotoxicity Syndromes Definitions and Terms
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