Dementia of Alzheimer type (DAT) in a man chronically exposed to pesticides.
A patient chronically exposed to pesticides with dementia of Alzheimer type (DAT) is presented. We evaluate the pathogenic role of these substances in the disease and suggest the usefulness of an epidemiological attention on the environmental factors in certain neurodegenerative diseases.
Cannas
A
A
Institute of Neurology, University of Cagliari.
Costa
B
B
Tacconi
P
P
Pinna
L
L
Fiaschi
A
A
D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010575:Pesticides / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology
D010575:Pesticides