A rare presentation of methanol toxicity

Area of Science:

• Toxicology
• Neurology
• Pathology

Background:

• Methanol is a toxic alcohol with a smell and taste similar to ethanol.
• Methanol poisoning can lead to severe metabolic acidosis, visual disturbances, and neurological deficits.

Observation:

• Typical brain lesions in methanol toxicity include necrosis of the basal ganglia and sub-cortical white matter.
• This case presents rare cerebral and cerebellar lesions in methanol toxicity.

Findings:

• The study reports an unusual presentation of methanol toxicity.
• Cerebral lesions were observed in the parietal, temporal, and frontal areas.
• Cerebellar hemisphere lesions were also noted.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of the potential neurological manifestations of methanol poisoning.
• Highlights the importance of considering diverse brain lesion locations in methanol toxicity diagnosis.
• Contributes to the literature on rare neurological complications of toxic exposures.