Acute Torticollis Reaction Following Metoclopramide Use in a Pediatric Patient: A Comprehensive Case Report and Appraisal of Current Knowledge.

Dopamine receptor antagonists like metoclopramide are frequently used in a variety of clinical contexts to treat gastrointestinal disorders and control nausea and vomiting. However, it is associated with a high incidence of extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) in children, including dystonic movements and torticollis. This is the instance of a 9-year-old girl who developed abnormal movements of the neck and tongue, along with torticollis, within 48 hours of receiving intravenous metoclopramide for gastroenteritis.

Diagnostic Challenges and Management Strategies for Superior Sagittal Sinus Thrombosis Induced by Snake Bite Envenomation: A Case Report from Somalia.

Introduction: Snakebite is a serious and potentially fatal public health concern, especially in tropical and subtropical regions, leading to severe complications. The World Health Organization (WHO) identified snakebite as a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) in 2017 and launched a global campaign in 2019 with the goal of halving the number of snakebite-related deaths and disability cases by half by the year 2030.

Case Presentation: A 26-year-old farmer male presented with a snake bite and soon developed neurological complications, including diplopia, seizures, and altered mental status with Glasgow coma scale(GCS) of 11 out of 15.