Buzz Juice: Neurological sequelae of synthetic cannabinoids. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kak, Manisha; Mikhail, Fadi; Yano, Sho T.; Guan, Rui; Lukas, Rimas V.
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical neuroscience. Volume 37(2017:Mar.)
• Page Start: 43
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: Synthetic marijuana -- Buzz Juice -- MRI -- Neurological symptoms -- Encephalopathy -- Corpus callosum; Brain -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neurosciences -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Brain -- surgery -- Periodicals; Neurosurgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Neurosciences -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2016.10.046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-5868

Abstract

Highlights: Synthetic cannabinoid use is increasing in prevalence and can cause neurotoxicity. Clinical symptoms can include encephalopathy, visual hallucinations, and ataxia. Brain MRI can show restricted diffusion and high T2/FLAIR signal in white matter. Abstract: The use of synthetic cannabinoids is becoming more widespread. Familiarity with the potential toxicities associated with these agents will grow in importance. We present a case of a woman who developed onset of confusion, visual hallucinations, and ataxia after vaporizing synthetic cannabinoids. MRI imaging demonstrated restricted diffusion and increased T2/FLAIR signal in the corpus callosum and cerebellar peduncles.