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Delayed akinetic catatonic mutism following methadone overdose.
Journal Contribution - Journal Article
A 49-year-old woman developed a catatonic mute state a few weeks after methadone overdose. Clinical, radiological and histological findings were consistent with toxic spongiform leukoencephalopathy, which adds a potentially deadly side-effect to a generally considered safe substitution for heroin.
Journal: NeuroToxicology
ISSN: 0161-813X
Issue: 6
Volume: 31
Pages: 762-764
Keywords:catatonic mutism