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<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">global-journal-of-medical-research-f-diseases</journal-id>
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<journal-title>Global Journal of Medical Research - F: Diseases</journal-title>
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<issn publication-format="print">0975-5888</issn>
<issn publication-format="electronic">2249-4618</issn>
<publisher><publisher-name>Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated</publisher-name></publisher>
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<article-title>Polyneuropathy secondary to nitrous oxide misuse in a case at the Ibrahima Pierre NDIAYE neuroscience clinic, at the Fann national university hospital center</article-title>
<subtitle>Nitrous Oxide Misuse Polyneuropathy Case</subtitle>
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Fall</surname><given-names>Serigne Abdou</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>DIOP</surname><given-names>ALASSANE MAMADOU</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff2" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>GAYE</surname><given-names>NDIAGA MATAR</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff3" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>DIAGNE</surname><given-names>R</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff4" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>SOW</surname><given-names>ADJARATOU DIEYNABOU</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff5" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>DIOP</surname><given-names>MARIÈME SODA</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>BASSE</surname><given-names>ANNA MBODJI</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>SECK</surname><given-names>LALA BOUNA</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>NDIAYE</surname><given-names>MOUSTAPHA</given-names></name></contrib>
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<aff id="aff1">SENEGAL, Cliniques Neurosciences Ibrahima Pierre NDIAYE</aff>
<aff id="aff2">SENEGAL, Centre Hospitalier de Pikine</aff>
<aff id="aff3">SENEGAL, Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</aff>
<aff id="aff4">SENEGAL, Clini</aff>
<aff id="aff5">Senegal, Centre Hospitalier National Universitaire de Fann</aff>
<volume>26</volume>
<abstract><p>Recreational misuse of nitrous oxide, a laughing gas, has increased sharply among young adults in recent years. This misuse can lead to multiple complications affecting several organs, including the central and peripheral nervous systems. Spinal cord and peripheral nervous system disorders are among the neurological complications most often due to vitamin B12 deficiency. We report the case of a 20-year-old patient who regularly took nitrous oxide. He presented with subjective sensory signs of paresthesia. Clinical examination revealed a peripheral neurogenic syndrome of all four limbs. Electromyography showed axonal, predominantly motor-sensory polyneuropathy of all 4 limbs, with a length-dependent course. Biological findings showed an increase in plasma methylmalonic acid. Management was essentially based on vitamin B12 supplementation, introduction of Pregabalin and functional rehabilitation. Progression was favorable, with a partial motor recovery after 3 months.</p></abstract>
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