Methamphetamine and Ecstasy-Induced Acute Reversible Cerebellar Neurotoxicity in a 3-Year- Old Child: A Case

Tunagur M. T., Tunagur E. M.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE, cilt.39, sa.2, ss.289-291, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.07.013
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.289-291
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

The prevalence of substance use disorders is increasing among children and adolescents. We present a case of a 3-year-old girl who was admitted to our hospital with complaints of acute onset diffi- culty walking and speaking. Neurological examination revealed dysarthria, truncal ataxia, hypotonia, and hyporeflexia. Brain magnetic resonance imaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and routine blood and urine analyses were normal. Urine drug testing revealed positive results for ecstasy and methamphetamine. The patient's symptoms improved during hospitalization. To our knowledge, this is the youngest reported case of methamphetamine and ecstasy- induced acute reversible cerebellar neurotoxicity. It is essential to carefully monitor acute reversible neurological symptoms related to methamphetamine and ecstasy. J Pediatr Health Care. (2025) 39, 289-291