Encephalopathy and cranial nerve palsies caused by intentional trichloroethylene inhalation - 11/09/11
Doi : 10.1016/S0735-6757(96)90153-9
C.Stephen Szlatenyi, MD ⁎, Richard Y Wang : DO
From the Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI. USA
1Address reprint requests to Dr Szlatenyi, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Davol 141, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903.
Abstract |
This report describes an acute intentional trichloroethylene exposure that developed neurological and cardiovascular toxicity. The patient presented with palsies of the third, fifth, and sixth cranial nerves. Clinical manifestations, laboratory values, and treatment plans are discussed. Emergency physicians should be aware of the complications of trichloroethylene exposure and consider the diagnosis in patients with similar symptoms.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Trichloroethylene, solvent abuse, toxicity, hydrocarbon, encephalopathy, cranial nerve palsy
© 1996
Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS.
Vol 14 - N° 5
P. 464-466 - septembre 1996 Retour au numéro
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