Hemiplegia following injection of heroin
Knoblauch, A.L.; Buchholz, M.; Koller, M.G.; Kistler, H.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift 113(11): 402-406
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-7672 PMID: 6844899 Document Number: 203063
Two young drug abusers with nontraumatic hemiplegia have been observed. Onset of symptoms occurred within minutes after intravenous administration of heroin. One case had cerebral infarction and the other cerebral hemorrhage. Hypersensitivity to heroin or an unknown adulterant may play a role.