Severe botulism after focal injection of botulinum toxin.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a 34-year-old woman who developed clinical botulism after the cosmetic use of an unapproved botulinum toxin type A. Electrophysiologic findings demonstrated complete denervation with complete electrical silence. She had a lengthy recovery but was able to ambulate by discharge.
Medical subject headings
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
- Botulism
- Neuromuscular Agents
- Paralysis
- Self Medication