Carbon monoxide poisoning and development og delayed neuropsychiatric syndrome in 77-year-old woman.

Abstract

This case report describes carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in a woman. CO is a toxic, odourless and colourless gas. Delayed cognitive sequelae have been described in up to 40% of patients with significant CO poisoning. A 77-year-old woman suffered from severe smoke- and CO poisoning and received hyperbaric O2 therapy, but she continued to have memory impairment and unsteady gait at day 26. Brain MRI showed diffuse white matter lesions in both hemispheres with increased signal on diffusion-weighted imaging. Diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment of CO poisoning are discussed.

Bidragets oversatte titelCarbon monoxide poisoning and development of delayed neuropsychiatric syndrome in a 77-year-old woman
OriginalsprogDansk
Artikelnummer32400372
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind182
Udgave nummer18
Sider (fra-til)1-4
Antal sider4
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 27 apr. 2020

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