[Cerebral hemorrhage and "ecstasy"]

Publication

[Cerebral hemorrhage and "ecstasy"]

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 25, 1999

Schlaeppi Marc, Prica A, de Torrenté A

Citation

Schlaeppi M, Prica A, de Torrenté A. [Cerebral hemorrhage and "ecstasy"]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 1999; 88:568-72.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Praxis (Bern 1994) 1999; 88

Publication Date

Mar 25, 1999

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

568-72

Brief description/objective

We report the case of an acute cerebral hemorrhage after one "ecstasy" tablet in a 21 year old woman without any relevant medical or surgical history. The status showed a right sensorimotor syndrome. The CT-scan and the MRI revealed a left cerebral hemorrhage. The patient only partially recovered her neurological functions after one year. The discussion deals with the effects and dangers of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) which is systematically used in night parties or "raves".