[Delayed neuropsychological sequelae after carbon monoxide poisoning].

Carbon monoxide poisoning is a very common intoxication worldwide. Its clinical manifestations vary from symptoms like mild headache and dizziness to more serious issues including death. Less well known are symptoms that occur with a delay of 2-40 days, such as movement disorders, cognitive impairment or affective disorders. In this article, we present a case of carbon monoxide poisoning with a delayed neurological sequela. The following review summarizes the literature on clinical presentation, diagnostic options, pathophysiology and therapy of this disease. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.