Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-induced toxic leukoencephalopathy: A case report

Haitham Salem; Travis Barton; Taha Ali; Ashley Anderson; Antonio L. Teixeira

doi:10.1080/24750573.2017.1407562

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-induced toxic leukoencephalopathy: A case report

Haitham Salem, Travis Barton, Taha Ali, Ashley Anderson, Antonio L. Teixeira

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Abstract

In recent years, ecstasy has become a very popular recreational drug. To date, very little data is available regarding its toxic side effects. Specifically, reports relating ecstasy use to the clinical diagnosis of leukoencephalopathy are quite rare. In this report, we present an interesting case of a 33-year-old female with a recent history of ecstasy abuse who presented with delirium and cognitive impairment. In addition, we review published case reports that explore the connection between MDMA and leukoencephalopathy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	215-219
Number of pages	5
Journal	Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Volume	28
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/24750573.2017.1407562
State	Published - 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Brain injury
Delirium
Leukoencephalopathy
MDMA
Neuropsychiatry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychiatry and Mental health
Pharmacology (medical)

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