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n-Hexane neuropathy due to rubber cement sniffing
1Department of Neurology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109, USA.
Muscle & Nerve
|October 28, 1997
Summary
n-Hexane neuropathy, a condition from glue sniffing, can mimic Guillain-Barré syndrome. Early identification of toxic exposure is crucial for managing this axonal neuropathy, even with delayed symptom worsening.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Toxicology
Background:
- n-Hexane exposure is linked to neuropathy, often seen in glue sniffing or industrial settings.
- The condition can present with subacute onset, resembling Guillain-Barré syndrome.
- While axonal damage is primary, electrophysiologic studies often show significant conduction slowing.