Topiramate-induced severe heatstroke in an adult patient: a case report
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Topiramate-induced severe heatstroke in an adult patient: a case report
BACKGROUND Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition defined by failure of heat load dissipation, resulting in a core temperature higher than 40 °C (104 °F) associated with neurological dysfunction. Topiramate may cause anhidrosis, potentially resulting in heatstroke, as reported especially in children. CASE PRESENTATION A 57-year-old Caucasian man was admitted to the emergency room in a feb...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Medical Case Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-0835-5