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'''Toxic leukoencephalopathy''' or '''toxic spongiform leukoencephalopathy''' is a condition that is characterized by progressive damage (-pathy), of the [[white matter]] (leuko-) of the [[brain]] (-encephalo-) due to ingested [[toxin]]s (toxic). | '''Toxic leukoencephalopathy''' or '''toxic spongiform leukoencephalopathy''' is a condition that is characterized by progressive damage (-pathy), of the [[white matter]] (leuko-) of the [[brain]] (-encephalo-) due to ingested [[toxin]]s (toxic). | ||
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Revision as of 17:00, 20 August 2012
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Template:Search infobox Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Toxic leukoencephalopathy or toxic spongiform leukoencephalopathy is a condition that is characterized by progressive damage (-pathy), of the white matter (leuko-) of the brain (-encephalo-) due to ingested toxins (toxic).
It is seen in some people who ingest heroin by route of smoking (chasing the dragon). It is currently unknown by what means the smoking of heroin causes the condition.
Toxic leukoencephalopathy affects white matter tracts devoted to higher cerebral function, causing clinical features that range from inattention, forgetfulness, and changes in personality to dementia, coma, and death.[1]
Obvious signs of the condition are difficulty with cognitive function and equilibrioception.