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Subacute Combined Degeneration Caused by Nitrous Oxide Intoxication: A Report of Two Cases [PDF]

Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019
We report two cases of subacute combined degeneration (SCD) caused by nitrous oxide (N2O) gas intoxication, which is rarely reported in Korea. Two patients recreationally inhaled N2O gas daily for several months. They presented with paresthesia of limbs,
Cheol Choi, Taehee Kim, Ki Deok Park, Oh Kyung Lim, Ju Kang Lee   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nitrous Oxide as an Emerging Cause of Subacute Combined Degeneration and Polyneuropathy: A Two-Case Report. [PDF]

Cureus
Recreational use of nitrous oxide (N2O), commonly known as laughing gas, has increased in the last few years, bringing an increase in the number of reported cases of toxicity due to this gas. Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord is the
Pino S, Vega E, Fragoso M, Salazar G.
europepmc   +2 more sources

The role of the host—Neutrophil biology

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial arsenal. They are terminally differentiated cells that play a critical role in acute and chronic inflammation, as well as in the resolution of inflammation and wound ...
Iain L. C. Chapple, Josefine Hirschfeld, Alpdogan Kantarci, Asaf Wilensky, Lior Shapira   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recreational Nitrous Oxide Causing Deep Vein Thrombosis and Subacute Combined Degeneration: Whip It Real Good. [PDF]

Cureus
Nitrous oxide (N2O) has been thought to be a harmless recreational substance by public perception, but it has been linked to subacute combined degeneration (SACD) due to induction of a functional vitamin B12 deficiency via oxidation and inactivation of ...
Lander ME, Lander SJ, Park J, Chae C.
europepmc   +2 more sources

A Rare Case of Folate Deficiency-Induced Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord: A Case Report. [PDF]

Cureus, 2023
Folate deficiency is a rare cause of subacute combined degeneration (SCD). SCD is characterized by demyelination of the dorsal and lateral columns of the cervical and thoracic spine most commonly caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Folate deficiency, which
Guntupalli L, Lurie A, Stoll V, Lugo LD.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Global Burden Related to Nitrous Oxide Exposure in Medical and Recreational Settings: A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

, 2019
The risk of adverse effects of nitrous oxide (N2O) exposure is insufficiently recognized despite its widespread use. These effects are mainly reported through case reports. We conducted an individual patient data meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of
Filhine-Tresarrieu, Pierre, Franczak, Claire, Green, Ralph, Guéant, Jean-Louis, Hajjar, Olivia, Julien, Mélissa, Laugel, Elodie, Levy, Julien, Oussalah, Abderrahim, Stephan, Charlotte, Wandzel, Marion   +10 more
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Nitrous oxide induced subacute combined degeneration with longitudinally extensive myelopathy with inverted V-sign on spinal MRI: a case report and literature review

BMC Neurology, 2017
Background Nitrous oxide (N2O), a long-standing anesthetic, is also neurotoxic by interfering with the bioavailability of vitamin B12 if abused. A few case studies have reported the neurological and psychiatric complications of N2O.
Jun Liang Yuan, Shuang Kun Wang, Tao Jiang, Wen Li Hu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Falling From Laughing: Laughing Gas-Induced Subacute Combined Degeneration From Nitrous Oxide. [PDF]

Cureus
Laughing gas is becoming increasingly popular as a recreational drug of choice, particularly among young adults. Nitrous oxide, the toxic component of laughing gas, can cause neuronal injury when used in high doses.
Rao AK, Syed F, Lee TJ, Umanzor GU, Bodle J.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Pitfalls in the diagnostic evaluation of subacute combined degeneration [PDF]

, 2015
We report a case of a 43-year-old man presenting with a 2-week history of painless ascending sensory disturbances, suspected to be suffering from acute inflammatory polyneuropathy.
Linnebank, M, Müller, D, Tarnutzer, A A, Ulrich, A   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Correlation Between Nitrous Oxide and Functional Vitamin B12 Deficiency Resulting in Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord: A Case Report. [PDF]

Cureus
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is generally used in the medical and food industries. However, it is sometimes illegally misused by young adults as a recreational drug.
Kyaw KY, Lwin MT, Lwin ZT.
europepmc   +2 more sources