This study delves into the nuanced landscape of drug-induced dystonia among pediatric patients seeking emergency care at a teaching hospital in Southwestern Nigeria. Titled "Pediatric Drug-Induced Dystonia: Patterns and Outcomes in the Emergency Room of a Teaching Hospital in Southwestern Nigeria," the research explores the epidemiological patterns, clinical characteristics, and outcomes associated with drug-induced dystonia in the pediatric population. Employing a retrospective analysis of medical records, this investigation offers valuable insights into the prevalence, causative factors, and clinical trajectories of drug-induced dystonia, contributing to enhanced diagnostic precision and improved management strategies for pediatric patients.

Pediatric healthcare, drug-induced dystonia, emergency room

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