ISSN:
1590-3478
Keywords:
Acute myelopathy
;
heroin addiction
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Description / Table of Contents:
Sommario In un giovane dedito all'uso di eroina è stata osservata una mielite trasversa acuta. Il recupero nelle sette settimane successive è stato buono, ma non completo. Gli autori esaminano la letteratura e discutono i possibili fattori patogenetici.
Notes:
Abstract Acute transverse myelitis was observed as a complication of intravenous heroin addiction in a young man. Recovery within seven weeks was good, but not complete. The literature is reviewed and the possible pathogenetic mechanisms are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02229226
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