Serotonin syndrome in a child – closed circuit television unmasked the diagnosis

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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition associated with increased serotonergic activity in both the peripheral and central nervous system due to antidepressant medication. The triad of clinical manifestations includes neuromuscular abnormalities, autonomic hyperactivity and mental health changes. We present a 2-year 11-month-old child with a sudden onset of swaying with abnormal eye movements, along with slurring of speech, irritability and sleep disturbance. The child was treated with a sedative and the symptoms resolved within 24 h of presentation. The syndrome is a clinical diagnosis needing supportive care. He was active at discharge and neurologically normal. The follow-up clinic was unremarkable.

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