Abstract |
This is a case report of central nervous system toxicity associated with paradichlorobenzene (PDCB) ingestion. The patient had ingested mothballs composed of 99.99% PDCB for a period of 7 months. She was admitted for depression and had no neurologic symptoms. Later she developed an acute cerebellar syndrome followed by stupor and coma. An extensive workup was negative except for decreasing levels of PDCB in her serum. Imaging revealed a diffuse leukoencephalopathy. Her clinical picture was attributed to PDCB toxicity.
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Authors | Edward Avila, Paul Schraeder, Ajit Belliappa, Scott Faro |
Journal | Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging
(J Neuroimaging)
Vol. 16
Issue 1
Pg. 78-81
(Jan 2006)
ISSN: 1051-2284 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16483281
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Chlorobenzenes
- Insect Repellents
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Topics |
- Adult
- Chlorobenzenes
(poisoning)
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Female
- Humans
- Insect Repellents
(poisoning)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Neurotoxicity Syndromes
(diagnosis)
- Pica
(complications)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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