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Pathology of lacquer thinner induced neuropathy
Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science
|May 1, 1976
Summary
Repeated inhalation of lacquer thinner caused severe polyneuropathy in young men. This neurotoxic exposure led to nerve damage, including loss of myelinated fibers and axonal changes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Toxicology
- Nerve Diseases
Background:
- Lacquer thinner contains volatile hydrocarbons.
- Inhalant abuse is a known issue among adolescents and young adults.