Title of article
Organophosphate Toxicity Presenting with Cholinergic Crisis, Intermediate Syndrome and Delayed Polyneuropathy in Succession: a Rare Presentation
Author/Authors
Malkarnekar ، S نويسنده Department of Medicine,Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College,Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India , , Naveen، L نويسنده Department of Medicine,Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College,Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India , , Reddy-Adam ، S نويسنده Department of Medicine,Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College,Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, India ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2014
Pages
4
From page
145
To page
148
Abstract
Background:Organophosphate (OP) self poisoning is a major health hazard in a predominantly agrarian country like India. Acute cholinergic crisis and intermediate syndrome are well recognized manifestations of OP toxicity, delayed polyneuropathy being an unusual clinical event.
Case Report: We describe a 30-year-old male with suicidal chlorpyrifos poisoning who presented with cholinergic crisis; developed intermediate syndrome subsequently and ultimately three weeks later landed up with OP induced delayed polyneuropathy (OPIDPN).
Conclusion:This reported case emphasizes on the importance of strict vigilance and follow up in patients with OP toxicity in order to recognise and appropriately treat chronic toxicities like OPIDPN.
Journal title
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine
Record number
2400190
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