title: [Peripheral neuropathy by chronic deliberate inhalation of benzine (n-hexane). A case report and review of the literature].
abstract: The author reports a case of peripheral neuropathy caused by chronic and deliberate inhalation of n-hexane. Literature shows that this is a relatively rare complication, although it has already been reported. The disorder usually has a good prognosis with complete resolution if the patient is capable of keeping abstinence.
authors.affiliation: GREA, Inst. de Psiquiatria do HC-FMUSP.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Malbergier
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006586:Hexanes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011613:Psychotherapy; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D006586:Hexanes; C026385:n-hexane
vernacular_title: Neuropatia periférica por inalação voluntária crônica de benzina (n-hexano). Relato de um caso e revisão da literatura.