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Late onset isofenphos neurotoxicity.

A Catz1, B Chen, I Jutrin

  • 1Loewenstein Rehabilitation Center, Raanana, Israel.

Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A 20-year-old agricultural worker experienced progressive polyneuropathy and pyramidal signs after ingesting Isofenphos. Recovery was observed over 23 months, indicating potential for neurological improvement after organophosphate exposure.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurotoxicology
  • Occupational Medicine

Background:

  • Organophosphate pesticides like Isofenphos are widely used in agriculture.
  • Exposure can lead to a range of neurological effects, including delayed neuropathies.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old agricultural laborer presented with progressive polyneuropathy and pyramidal signs after ingesting Isofenphos.
  • The patient became wheelchair-bound within 6 weeks.

Findings:

  • Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies indicated a distal, axonal, and primarily motor neuropathy.
  • Clinical improvement was noted over 23 months, with regained walking ability and minimal progression of pyramidal signs.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for delayed neurotoxicity from Isofenphos exposure.
  • Early recognition and management are crucial for improving outcomes in organophosphate-induced neurological disorders.

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