Rare presentation of levamisole-induced leukoencephalopathy in a pediatric patient: seizure

Background. Levamisole is an imidazole derivative used in the treatment of various cancers, dermatological diseases, and parasitosis. Illegal use of levamisole by mixing it with cocaine in order to increase the psychotropic effects has also increased in recent years. Leukoencephalopathy is on...

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Main Authors: Cem Paketçi, Derya Okur, Semra Hız, Uluç Yiş
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2021-04-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/303
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