Myelopathy following Cypermethrin Poisoning

Area of Science:

• Neurotoxicology
• Clinical Neurology

Background:

• Cypermethrin, a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide, targets voltage-gated sodium channels.
• Neurological manifestations are common following cypermethrin poisoning, primarily affecting peripheral nerves.

Observation:

• A 17-year-old male presented with neurological deficits after ingesting cypermethrin.
• The patient developed symptoms indicative of spinal cord involvement.

Findings:

• This case represents the first reported instance of myelopathy secondary to cypermethrin poisoning.
• The neurological damage extended beyond the typical peripheral neuropathy associated with this insecticide.

Implications:

• This finding expands the spectrum of neurological complications associated with cypermethrin toxicity.
• Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise mechanisms underlying cypermethrin-induced myelopathy.