Subacute combined degeneration of spinal cord due to chronic nitrous oxide abuse

Authors

  • Noordeen Sathakathulla

Keywords:

Nitrous oxide; inhalant abuse; sub-acute combined degeneration

Abstract

Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord is a known clinical manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency. We present a case of a young patient with undifferentiated neurological symptoms secondary to a rare complication of chronic N2O cannister (laughing gas) usage for recreational purposes resulting in subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord.

Published Date

07-Jul-2021

Issue

Vol.17 Issue No.1 (2021): Journal of Indian Society of Toxicology

Section

Articles