Citation

Fogel S, Lesage F, Cheron G. Arch. Pediatr. 2016; 23(8): 820-822.

Vernacular Title

Intoxication involontaire aux amphétamines chez un nourrisson de 11 mois.

Affiliation

Service des urgences pédiatriques, hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.arcped.2016.05.010

PMID

27345557

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In France, the use of illicit drugs is increasing and therefore accidental poisoning may occur in infants and children. We report on a case of ecstasy poisoning in an infant who presented with atypical neurological symptoms. CASE REPORT: An 11-month-old infant suddenly developed agitation with eye rolling and unreactive bilateral mydriasis. All neurologic causes were excluded. The search for toxicants revealed an intoxication with an amphetamine and MDMA. Progression was favorable in 24h.

CONCLUSION: Although rare, pediatric intoxications by ecstasy have become more common in recent years, due to its consumption within households, exposing young children and infants to accidental ingestion of a tablet of ecstasy.

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Language: fr