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Toxic encephalopathy due to paradichlorobenzene toxicity: a case report and review of imaging characteristics.

Abstract
Neurotoxicity following paradichlorobenzene (PDCB) exposure is rare and can occur in patients with pica and mothball or toilet cake ingestion. We present a rare case of toxic encephalopathy due to PDCB mothball inhalation and ingestion and describe the rapidly progressive leukoencephalopathy seen on computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Given the nonspecificity of clinical and imaging findings, it is important for radiologists to maintain a high index of suspicion for toxic encephalopathy.
AuthorsElizabeth K Weidman, A John Tsiouris, Linda A Heier
JournalClinical imaging (Clin Imaging) 2015 Nov-Dec Vol. 39 Issue 6 Pg. 1095-8 ISSN: 1873-4499 [Electronic] United States
PMID26388394 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright © 2015 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Chemical References
  • Chlorobenzenes
  • 4-dichlorobenzene
Topics
  • Adult
  • Brain (diagnostic imaging, drug effects, pathology)
  • Chlorobenzenes (toxicity)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes (diagnostic imaging, pathology)
  • Radiography

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