Publications by authors named "Ramey Assaf"
BMJ Case Rep
December 2020
Article Synopsis
- Toxic leukoencephalopathy (TL) is a condition that damages the myelin in the brain's white matter, often caused by various substances, including recreational drugs.
- A case study is presented involving a healthy young man who experienced altered mental status after inhaling a large amount of nitrous oxide, which is popular among adolescents aged 16-24.
- After thorough medical evaluations and brain scans, he was diagnosed with TL but made a full recovery after a lengthy hospital stay.
