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Prevalence of neurologic symptoms and signs in 29 patients with D-lactic acidosis

Prevalence of neurologic symptoms and signs in 29 patients with D-lactic acidosis
Neurologic manifestation Percent
Altered mental status* 100
Dysarthria (slurred speech) 65
Ataxia 45
Gait disturbance 34
Weakness 21
Impaired motor coordination 21
Hostile, aggressive, abusive behavior 17
Inability to concentrate 14
Nystagmus 14
Hallucinations 10
Delirium, euphoria 10
Paranoid ideation 7
Irritability 3
Excessive hunger 3
Headache 3
Partial ptosis 3
Asterixis 3
Blurred vision 3
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* From mild drowsiness to coma.
Adapted from: Uribarri J, Oh MS, Carroll HJ. D-lactic acidosis. A review of clinical presentation, biochemical features, and pathophysiologic mechanisms. Medicine (Baltimore) 1998; 77:73.
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