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. 2021 Mar-Apr;24(2):304-307.
doi: 10.4103/aian.AIAN_291_20. Epub 2020 Jul 8.

Ischemic Stroke Associated with Chronic Xylometazoline Nasal Spray Misuse: A Rare Avoidable Adverse Event

Jalpan Patel  1 , Ishani Patel  1 , Devangi Desai  2 , Soaham Desai  3
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Ischemic Stroke Associated with Chronic Xylometazoline Nasal Spray Misuse: A Rare Avoidable Adverse Event

Jalpan Patel et al. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2021 Mar-Apr.
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Figure 1
MRI brain showing left medullary infarct
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MRI brain showing left vertebral stenosis
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