Dexamethasone associated with lactic acidosis in a stroke patient with meningioma-associated vasogenic edema: a case report
Early identification and addressing the underlying cause of lactic acidosis is important to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with lactic acidosis, this often requires a thorough medication review for type B lactic acidosis. This case report aims to increase awareness in clinicians regarding the association between dexamethasone and lactic acidosis.
Authors
- Joon Sin Ser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2241-6634)
- Tze Chao Wee
Institutions
- SingHealth (SG)
- Changi General Hospital (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05789-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 39.15