Nitrous oxide abuse-induced subacute combined degeneration: A case report highlighting vitamin B12 metabolic dysfunction and its implications
Neurology Asia June 1, 2026 Yixin Bao, Xiaoyun Lei, Chun Sun
Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) of the spinal cord is typically caused by vitamin B₁₂ deficiency and represents a progressive neurological disorder. We report here a 21-year-old male admitted to the Neurology Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University with a 10-day history of progressive tetraparesis and paresthesias. Comprehensive investigations were conducted,...