Alternating skew deviation associated with Mandrax overdosage
Pan, H.Y.; Huang, C.Y.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine 14(3): 265-266
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-8291 PMID: 6594118 Document Number: 230988
Alternating skew deviation has been described in patients with pretectum and mesodiencephalon lesions. Total external ophthalmoplegia has been reported in patients consequent to oral or intravenous administration of diphenylhydantoin and amitriptyline. This case report presents a patient with alternating skew deviation as a result of Mandrax ingestion.