Title

Transient opsoclonus in organophosphate poisoning

Author

De Bleecker JL

Address

Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium

Source

Acta Neurol Scand, 86(5):529-31 1992 Nov

Abstract

Opsoclonus transiently occurred in the acute stage of combined parathion and methyl-parathion poisoning. Despite persistent cholinesterase inhibition this symptom subsided spontaneously. This observation provides strong evidence for cholinergic pathways being reversibly involved in isolated opsoclonus.

Language

English

Unique Identifier

93127806

MESH Headings

Adult ; Blepharoptosis CI ; Case Report ; Fasciculation CI ; Human ; Male ; Methyl Parathion *PO ; Neurologic Examination DE ; Ocular Motility Disorders *CI ; Ophthalmoplegia CI ; Paralysis CI ; Parathion *PO ; Suicide, Attempted

Publication Type

JOURNAL  ARTICLE

ISSN

0001-6314

Country of Publication

DENMARK

CAS Registry Number

298-00-0 (Methyl Parathion); 56-38-2 (Parathion)